US Southern Command, 20 June 2026

Another success for the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition. Together, we are combating cartels and narcoterrorists in our hemisphere. https://t.co/INQ7fhKDYe

— U.S. Southern Command (@Southcom) June 20, 2026

Our National Navy has dealt the most resounding blow to drug trafficking in the history of El Salvador.

On June 18, 2026, our personnel intercepted an LPV-type vessel (Low Profile Vessel) 582 nautical miles (1,074 km) southwest of Bocana El Cordoncillo, in the Jaltepeque Estuary.

On board were three drug traffickers: two Colombians and one Ecuadorian, who were transporting 3.425 tons of cocaine.

Six hours later, in the same operational zone, a second vessel with the same characteristics was located 633 nautical miles (1,172 km) southwest of Bocana El Cordoncillo.

On this vessel were three other drug traffickers: two Colombians and one Ecuadorian, who were transporting 3.255 tons of cocaine.

In total, 6.68 tons of cocaine were seized, valued at approximately $167 million dollars.

This operation sets a new national record, surpassing the 6.606 tons seized in a single operation on February 13, 2026.

With this new blow to international drug trafficking, El Salvador has now accumulated 13.286 tons of cocaine seized so far in 2026, valued at more than $332.15 million dollars.

We continue to take the war against drug trafficking to places where they previously operated with total impunity.