In a significant escalation of military operations against drug trafficking, U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed the first land strike on a Venezuelan drug dock, targeting a facility pivotal to narcotics transportation to the United States. This operation, part of the broader “Operation Southern Spear,” involved a precision drone strike executed by the CIA with support from U.S. Special Operations Forces, reportedly causing no casualties while significantly disrupting narco-terrorist networks associated with the Maduro regime. Following a series of maritime strikes that neutralized dozens of drug vessels and a naval blockade on Venezuelan oil tankers, this development underscores the ongoing U.S. strategy to combat state-sponsored drug cartels that pose global security threats. From an Indian strategic viewpoint, the U.S. actions highlight the necessity for robust international cooperation against narco-trafficking, which can destabilize global oil markets and maritime routes, thereby affecting India’s energy interests linked to Venezuelan heavy crude imports essential for its refineries.