DEA Administrator: Caribbean Boat Strikes Saving American Lives from Narco-Terrorists

DEA's Offensive Against Narco-Terrorists

• 🎯 DEA Administrator Terry Cole asserts that military boat strikes in the Caribbean are crucial for saving American lives and protecting national security.
• 🇺🇸 He highlights recent successes, including the seizure of 20,000 kilos of cocaine destined for the U.S. in a single 24-hour period.
• ⚠️ Cole emphasizes that these drugs are being sent by foreign terrorist cartels that prey on American youth.

Redefining Narco-Terrorists

• 🗣️ Cole directly challenges the notion that narco-terrorists are not actual terrorists, stating they are causing terror and killing American citizens.
• ⚖️ He questions how many more Americans must die before cartels are treated with the same gravity as groups like ISIS or Al-Qaeda.
• 🏃‍♂️ The DEA is actively putting these cartels on the run, forcing them to shift their operations to areas they perceive as easier for drug trafficking.

Fentanyl-Free America Campaign

• 💊 The DEA has seized 45 million fentanyl pills and 9,300 pounds of fentanyl powder this year, potentially preventing 347 million deadly doses from reaching the U.S.
• 🚨 Cole stresses that while progress is being made, there is still significant work to do in combating the fentanyl crisis.
• 🤝 The campaign focuses on prevention, education, and enforcement, holding individuals accountable for their actions.

DEA's Global Operations and Hiring

• 🌍 The DEA is returning to global operations and enforcement, empowering agents on the front lines and ensuring they have the support of the President and Attorney General.
• 🚀 Cole states that the DEA is currently on the offensive and is hiring new agents to bolster their efforts.
• 📢 He thanks the media for helping to spread the word about the DEA's mission and successes.