President Donald Trump has disclosed that the US has executed a strike on a 'dock area' reportedly connected to alleged Venezuelan drug trafficking operations. During a press conference in Florida, Trump noted a 'major explosion' occurred last week, claiming it was where illicit drugs were loaded onto boats. He refrained from revealing the specific location of the dock or confirming the involvement of US military or CIA forces. As of now, there has been no response from the Venezuelan government regarding this incident.
The US has intensified its military campaigns since September 2025, targeting over 20 vessels, primarily from Venezuela, believed to be used for drug smuggling purposes across the Pacific and Caribbean Seas, resulting in the deaths of at least 100 individuals. The most recent strike, mentioned by Trump, resulted in the deaths of two 'narco-terrorists' in the eastern Pacific as per the US Southern Command's announcement on social media.
Trump previously hinted at possible land strikes in Venezuela and has authorized covert operations, intensifying pressure on Nicolás Maduro's administration. When pressed on whether the CIA executed the latest strike, Trump was evasive yet assertive, indicating he was aware of the perpetrators but opting not to disclose this information.
He emphasized the significance of this strike, referring to it as the 'implementation area', suggesting it is a vital hub for drug-related activities. His recent mentions about a 'big facility' come following a radio interview where he discussed operations against such structures with limited specifics. The Pentagon has directed questions on the strikes to the White House, which is yet to issue a statement. Traditionally, the US military has shared visuals of past strikes, but no images related to this incident have surfaced yet.
The Trump administration views these operations against vessels in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific as a direct affront to terrorism, arguing that it seeks to stop the influx of deadly drugs to the US. The response to the increasing drug-related violence and trafficking led to the deployment of 15,000 troops and various naval vessels, including the USS Gerald Ford, to tackle this issue effectively. Venezuela has countered the allegations by labeling the US actions as 'piracy', while Maduro refutes claims of being a drug cartel leader, asserting that the US is leveraging the 'war on drugs' to destabilize his regime and seize Venezuela's natural resources.
The US has intensified its military campaigns since September 2025, targeting over 20 vessels, primarily from Venezuela, believed to be used for drug smuggling purposes across the Pacific and Caribbean Seas, resulting in the deaths of at least 100 individuals. The most recent strike, mentioned by Trump, resulted in the deaths of two 'narco-terrorists' in the eastern Pacific as per the US Southern Command's announcement on social media.
Trump previously hinted at possible land strikes in Venezuela and has authorized covert operations, intensifying pressure on Nicolás Maduro's administration. When pressed on whether the CIA executed the latest strike, Trump was evasive yet assertive, indicating he was aware of the perpetrators but opting not to disclose this information.
He emphasized the significance of this strike, referring to it as the 'implementation area', suggesting it is a vital hub for drug-related activities. His recent mentions about a 'big facility' come following a radio interview where he discussed operations against such structures with limited specifics. The Pentagon has directed questions on the strikes to the White House, which is yet to issue a statement. Traditionally, the US military has shared visuals of past strikes, but no images related to this incident have surfaced yet.
The Trump administration views these operations against vessels in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific as a direct affront to terrorism, arguing that it seeks to stop the influx of deadly drugs to the US. The response to the increasing drug-related violence and trafficking led to the deployment of 15,000 troops and various naval vessels, including the USS Gerald Ford, to tackle this issue effectively. Venezuela has countered the allegations by labeling the US actions as 'piracy', while Maduro refutes claims of being a drug cartel leader, asserting that the US is leveraging the 'war on drugs' to destabilize his regime and seize Venezuela's natural resources.
