U.S. forces have disrupted a floating “fueling station” used by drug traffickers in the Pacific Ocean. The vessel, located in the eastern Pacific Ocean, was providing fuel to boats involved in narcotics transportation. The operation was carried out on Monday by the U.S. Southern Command. The crew members recovered from the vessel have been transferred to authorities in Ecuador, according to Reuters. This action represents an effort to combat the logistical support network enabling drug smuggling operations in the region. The raid targeted a critical component of the traffickers’ ability to operate at sea. The U.S. continues to collaborate with international partners, including Ecuador, to counter illicit drug activity.