SOUTHCOM Takes Out Ecuadorian Cartel Fuel Dumps

Liberty Check

• U.S. military action directly targets foreign narco networks threatening American interests
• Swift destruction of floating refueling stations disrupts Ecuadorian crime syndicate operations
• SOUTHCOM operations demonstrate the value of decisive border and maritime enforcement

United States forces destroyed two floating refueling stations tied to the Ecuadorian crime syndicate Los Choneros in back-to-back operations, according to U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM).

On Sept. 15, under the direction of #SOUTHCOM, Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere (JTF-WHEM) forces successfully interdicted a floating refueling station supporting illicit at-sea drug trafficking operations in the Eastern Pacific.

Intelligence confirmed the vessel's… pic.twitter.com/LEADvwvH9b

 — U.S. Southern Command (@Southcom) September 15, 2026

On Sept. 16, under the direction of #SOUTHCOM, Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere (JTF-WHEM) forces successfully interdicted a floating refueling station supporting illicit at-sea drug trafficking operations in the Eastern Pacific.

Intelligence confirmed the vessel's… pic.twitter.com/qL9ia7Ccyc

— U.S. Southern Command (@Southcom) September 17, 2026

These targeted strikes prevent the cartel from extending its reach across international waters.

Our freedoms depend on staying vigilant.