Will U.S. military strikes slow drug overdose deaths? Experts say no

by December 11, 2025

written by December 11, 2025

On Dec. 4, four people were killed in a strike on this vessel in the Eastern Pacific. The U.S. military claims the vessel contained illicit narcotics and was traveling a known narcotrafficking route.

President Trump says U.S. strikes on supposed drug-smuggling boats will save Americans from overdose deaths. But most experts worry the strategy is counterproductive.

(Image credit: U.S. Southern Command)

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Will U.S. military strikes slow drug overdose deaths? Experts say no

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