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Pedro Camacho

UK Stops Sharing Intelligence With US on Alleged Drug Vessels Amid Legal Concerns Over Strikes: Report

Attack on alleged drug vessel in the Caribbean (October 24) (Credit: Pete Hegseth's official X account)

The United Kingdom has suspended intelligence sharing with the United States on suspected drug-trafficking vessels in the Caribbean, citing concerns that the information could be used to support military strikes it considers unlawful, sources familiar with the matter told CNN.

The move marks an unusual break between close intelligence partners and reflects broader skepticism among US allies regarding the legal basis of the Trump administration's lethal maritime campaign. The pause allegedly began more than a month ago after the US began attacking suspected drug boats which have killed at least 76 people so far.

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