Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR Targets Narco-Terrorists

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR, targeting narco-terrorists in the Western Hemisphere. The operation, led by Joint Task Force Southern Spear and SOUTHCOM, aims to protect the U.S. Homeland from drug-related threats and dismantle drug networks in South and Central America and the Caribbean.

On Thursday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth revealed a new U.S. military initiative specifically targeting narco-terrorism in the Western Hemisphere. Dubbed Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR, the mission aims to enhance Homeland security.

Hegseth emphasized that the initiative, spearheaded by Joint Task Force Southern Spear and the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), is set to drive out narco-terrorist networks. This effort is crucial to curbing the drug flow that endangers American lives.

SOUTHCOM, the U.S. military's combatant command covering 31 countries across South America, Central America, and the Caribbean, will lead this operation. The aim is to fortify efforts in combating drug trafficking and securing peace in the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)