I've been asked a question by a Conservative friend who thinks that the Trump administration is simply destroying boats in international waters without knowing for sure that they are indeed drug boats. He doesn't have a great understanding of the military or intelligence-gathering abilities we have in the US.
I suspect that these boats are identified through a combination of HUMINT (people on the ground), satellite and drone monitoring, use of FLIR imaging, and interception of communications by the drug lords... but I can't prove any of this.
Anyone here know how we know that these boats are narco-shipments and not innocent fishermen or pleasure craft?
You can’t hide something like that. It’s too complex of an enterprise to conceal. I’m sure they will try other ways but for now running a boat like that will get you killed.
Pretty spot on. Those motors come from somewhere. Either illegally or through legit purchases. That's basic 101 detective work. Fuel purchases, etc. These Boat Hulls aren't made of wood, they have to be fabricated, that can be tracked. If you stop and think its pretty easy, even if you dont watch detective shows. 🤪