The Dominican Republic has reported the seizure of 1,000 kilograms of cocaine from a speedboat that was destroyed by the U.S. Navy during a joint anti-drug operation. This significant cocaine haul comes as tensions rise over the controversial U.S. anti-narcotics campaign in the Caribbean, which aims to combat drug trafficking closer to the American mainland. The recent military strike reportedly led to the deaths of three individuals aboard the vessel, highlighting the escalating measures being taken in the region to combat drug smuggling.