U.S Military Moving into Position to Strike Inside Venezuelan Borders as War on Narcoterrorists Ramps Up
by Nick R. Hamilton
Four sources close to the matter claim that top military brass is crafting plans to strike at Venezuelan drug traffickers at the source in the South American nation, according to reports.
This would escalate action already taken by President Donald Trump’s administration against the illicit drug trade that funnels its poison from Venezuela into the U.S., NBC News reported.
Two of the sources were familiar with the specific discussions, while the other two had knowledge of the planning effort, suggesting that these strategic moves are indeed moving forward.
All parties requested that the news outlet keep them anonymous, as these plans are not intended for public consumption.
The strikes would be targeted but represent another level of engagement as they would take place within Venezuela.
There have already been three military strikes against Venezuelan boats that allegedly were carrying drugs and nefarious individuals that Trump said were dangerous to Americans.
Sources indicate that although the White House hasn’t made any official plans for attacks, the military campaign could be initiated within the next several weeks, based on current discussions.
They would likely be drone strikes focused on the cartels’ leadership and members, as well as the locations where these drugs are refined and manufactured.
This comes as Trump believes that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro hasn’t done enough to keep the cartels from exporting illegal narcotics to the U.S., which was the justification for the previous boat strikes.
The attacks were successful, as evidenced by drugs found in the water following one particular strike, according to the nearby U.S. Embassy and officials in the Dominican Republic.