The U.S. military conducted a strike against a suspected drug-smuggling vessel in the Caribbean Sea, resulting in three deaths, military officials announced.

The strike targeted a boat that U.S. forces accused of ferrying drugs through Caribbean waters. Military officials confirmed the operation resulted in the deaths of three individuals aboard the vessel.

The incident is part of an ongoing U.S. campaign against suspected drug smuggling operations at sea in the Caribbean region. According to reports, this latest strike brings the death toll to at least 180 people in the broader U.S. military campaign targeting alleged drug smugglers in maritime operations.

The U.S. military has been conducting operations against suspected drug trafficking vessels as part of counter-narcotics efforts in the region. These operations typically target boats believed to be transporting illegal drugs through Caribbean shipping routes.

No additional details about the specific location of the strike or the identities of those killed were immediately released by military officials.