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# Trump's Boat Strikes Killed 221 People, but Didn't Win the War on Drugs

**Source:** Unknown  
**Published:** July 30, 2026  
**Original:** https://reason.com/2026/07/30/trumps-boat-strikes-killed-221-people-but-didnt-win-the-war-on-drugs/  

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- [Overview](#overview)

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## Overview

Operation Southern Spear has struck 67 small fishing boats without denting the fentanyl or cocaine supply.

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