Article Summary

This article is not considered a psychological operation. It investigates a September 2025 U.S. military strike that killed 11 people on a suspected drug smuggling boat—unusually high compared to other operations in the campaign—and reveals internal government and military concerns that some of those killed may have been victims of human trafficking rather than cartel operatives. The report uncovers classified briefings, chain-of-command decisions, and operational details suggesting the strike may have targeted civilians, prompting scrutiny over the legality and oversight of covert anti-drug operations.