I don't agree with him, but to be fair this boat was apparently heading to Trinidad, not the United States. Killing cartel smugglers is still a good thing, but America isn't a direct beneficiary in this case.
Exactly this. Not a lot of customers in Trinidad & I bet the supply is abundant, making the product cheaper. The end market they desire is USA where there's money and addicts galore.
I don't agree with him, but to be fair this boat was apparently heading to Trinidad, not the United States. Killing cartel smugglers is still a good thing, but America isn't a direct beneficiary in this case.
Where do you think the drugs go after they get to Trinidad?
Exactly this. Not a lot of customers in Trinidad & I bet the supply is abundant, making the product cheaper. The end market they desire is USA where there's money and addicts galore.