U.S. warships head to Venezuela to combat drug cartel threats
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The U.S. is sending three warships to the waters of Venezuela as part of a major counter-narcotics operation, a White House official confirms. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Breakdown
- Three U.S. warships are being sent to waters off Venezuela for a counter-narcotics mission.
- The deployment involves about 4,000 sailors and Marines and is part of a White House initiative. 52s
- The ships will operate in international waters, at least 12-13 miles off the Venezuelan coast. 2m 21s
- Previous patrols in the region have resulted in significant cocaine seizures by the U.S. Navy. 1m 50s
- The length of the deployment is uncertain and will depend on White House decisions. 2m 44s