Archive · 28 Nov 2025

Drug-boat crews face U.S. military threats

Drug-boat crews face U.S. military threats

There are special boats called 'go-fast' boats that carry drugs from Colombia to the U.S. These boats are fast and hard to catch.

The people who work on these boats are very skilled and know the sea well.

They make a lot of money, but it's also very dangerous.

The U.S. military is now attacking these boats, which makes the job even riskier.

The crews have to decide if the big paycheck is worth the danger.

Some are scared and thinking twice about taking the job, especially since the U.S. considers them terrorists and targets them.

The boats are part of a bigger drug network that includes many people, from farmers to middlemen.

The crews are like freelancers, hired for specific jobs.

Despite the risks, the drug trade continues because the ocean is big, and there are many ways to move the drugs.

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