The United States military has destroyed a drug-carrying submarine in the Caribbean Sea, as part of its ongoing mission to combat narcotics smuggling into the country. 
President Donald Trump announced that the vessel, reportedly loaded with fentanyl and other illegal drugs, was intercepted while traveling along a known trafficking route toward the US.
According to Trump, the strike prevented a massive influx of drugs that could have led to thousands of overdose deaths nationwide. 
The submarine was reportedly manned by&nbsp;four narcoterrorists &mdash; two were killed during the strike, while the remaining two, identified as citizens of Ecuador and Colombia, are being sent back for prosecution.
The incident marks the latest in a series of US operations targeting drug-smuggling vessels in the region. 
Since September, at least&nbsp;six such ships, including speedboats, have been destroyed, several of which are believed to have originated from Venezuela. No US personnel were harmed during the mission.

US Navy destroys drug submarine in Caribbean

Trump says fentanyl-loaded vessel destroyed, saving thousands from overdose

US Destroys Drug Submarine in Caribbean

Trump says fentanyl-loaded vessel destroyed, saving thousands from overdose

October 19, 2025 | 16:58 IST