Trinidad and Tobago police investigate reports that two citizens were killed in a US attack off Venezuela

Police in the Caribbean island nation of Trinidad and Tobago told News themezone they are investigating reports that two of the country’s citizens were among six people killed in the United States. most recent strike on a boat that he said was transporting drugs.

President Trump announced the attack Tuesday in a post on Truth Social, saying the ship had been “just off the coast of Venezuela” and was “in transit along a route known as a designated terrorist organization.” Trump said intelligence confirmed the ship was trafficking narcotics and referred to the men on board as “narcoterrorists” but offered no other information.

This was the fifth attack of this type against a suspected drug trafficking vessel in the Caribbean. Figures released by the administration say 27 people have died in the attacks.

The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service said it was “aware of reports” that citizens of the country, which is located less than 10 miles off the coast of Venezuela, were on the boat. Police said they are conducting investigations, but said the information “has not yet been fully verified through official channels” and said they could not confirm any details. The agency said it would issue a statement once the information was verified and asked for “patience and understanding” amid “this complex situation.”

Police said in a telephone interview with Agence France-Presse that residents of the town of Las Cuevas reported that two Trinidadians were believed to be on the sunken ship.

Lawmakers from both parties have expressed growing concern about the attacks and frustration over the lack of information from the White House about their intentions. Some Republicans are seeking more details from the White House about the legal justification for the actions, while Democrats contend they violate U.S. and international law. A resolution on war powers that would have prohibited The ban on the Trump administration carrying out the strikes without congressional authorization failed to pass the Senate last week.

The attacks come amid rising tensions with Venezuela. Trump told News themezone’ Ed O’Keefe on Wednesday that he had authorized the CIA to carry out covert operations in the country. The president also said his administration is investigating possible ground attacks against Venezuela. In recent weeks there has been a significant buildup of US forces in the region. In August, the U.S. Department of Justice doubled a reward for information leading to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. $50 million.

Ripe has accused Washington of planning a regime change, News themezone previously reportedand has called recent US actions “aggression,” then ordered new military exercises on Wednesday. He is widely accused of winning reelection last year through fraud and Trump alleges he is the head of a drug cartel, which the Venezuelan leader denies.

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