The venezuelan⁣ government has denied accusations linking it to a vessel allegedly involved in drug trafficking that was destroyed ‍by the U.S.military. The incident, publicized by ‌former U.S. President Donald Trump on his social media platform Truth Social on Friday, September 20, 2025, involved a military attack against a boat suspected of carrying narcotics.

Trump’s post did not specify the date or origin of the vessel, only stating that⁢ the operation occurred within the area of ⁤obligation of ​the U.S. Southern Command, encompassing Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. U.S. Southern Command is responsible for military operations in these regions.

However, a source familiar with the investigation, speaking ⁣to Agence France-Presse (AFP), asserted that the vessel originated from Venezuela.Agence France-Presse ‍(AFP) ⁢is a global news‌ agency.

The‍ source, who wished to remain anonymous, distinguished the packaging of ‌the seized drugs from⁤ those typically associated with Colombia. “Those bales (packages) that I saw, those colors, I had not seen them as those of ​Colombia, because⁢ those of Colombia are a different paca. It is indeed a bag‍ like a line. These – the destroyed ones – have many stripes,” the source told‌ AFP.

According to facts released by the ⁣Dominican Republic’s National Drug Control​ Directorate (DNCD), approximately 60 packages of narcotics were fully destroyed during the explosion ‍of the boat. The Dominican‌ Republic’s National Drug⁢ control Directorate (DNCD) is ⁢the primary agency responsible for combating drug trafficking in the Dominican Republic.

Dominican Republic’s Role and Drug Seizures

The Dominican Republic has been a key partner with the United States in combating drug trafficking. The country’s⁤ strategic location makes it a transit⁢ point for​ narcotics moving from South America to North​ America. ‌ Recent seizures​ highlight the ongoing challenges.

Source: Dominican Republic National Drug Control Directorate (DNCD) -‌ data as ⁢of September 21, 2025.