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Ecuadorian Navy Confirms Return of Crews from US-Intercepted Vessels

The Ecuadorian Navy confirmed the return of crew members from two vessels intercepted by US forces in the eastern Pacific.

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The Ecuadorian Navy announced on September 3 that it is coordinating the return of crew members from the vessels Conquista II and OM2 to the port of Manta. [1] The US Southern Command reported on September 2 that it interdicted a vessel operating as a floating refueling station for drug trafficking operations supporting the Los Choneros organization. [2] John Reimberg, Ecuador's Interior Minister, stated on September 5 that Ecuador will no longer be used as a country for the shipment of drugs. [3] On September 4, 2026, 28 fishermen arrived in Manta, Manabí, Ecuador, handcuffed and transported in a bus by the National Police after being intercepted at sea. [4] On September 4, 2026, the Ecuadorian Navy confirmed the arrival of 28 crew members at the port of Manta, Manabí province, following a maritime operation involving US units. [5] Twenty-eight Ecuadorian fishermen were detained after US forces intercepted and sank two vessels in the Pacific. [6] Interior Minister John Reimberg stated on September 4, 2026, that there is no error in the operations and that the interceptions follow a proper investigation process. [7] The 28 detained fishermen are divided between two vessels: nine belong to the boat Conquista II and 19 belong to the boat OM2. [8] On September 3, 2026, the Ecuadorian Navy's Social Communication Directorate reported that the reception of the crew was coordinated with US naval units. [9] The Command South of the United States and Ecuadorian authorities stated that the vessels 'Conquista II' and 'OM2' were destroyed after being identified as floating fuel supply stations. [10] The contingent arriving at the port consisted of nine people from the vessel 'Conquista II' and 19 occupants from the vessel 'OM2'. [11] Families of the detained men protested outside the port, claiming the men were innocent fishermen who were not drug traffickers. [12]
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  1. The Ecuadorian Navy announced on September 3 that it is coordinating the return of crew members from the vessels Conquista II and OM2 to the port of Manta. · El Universo
  2. The US Southern Command reported on September 2 that it interdicted a vessel operating as a floating refueling station for drug trafficking operations supporting the Los Choneros organization. · El Universo
  3. John Reimberg, Ecuador's Interior Minister, stated on September 5 that Ecuador will no longer be used as a country for the shipment of drugs. · El Universo
  4. On September 4, 2026, 28 fishermen arrived in Manta, Manabí, Ecuador, handcuffed and transported in a bus by the National Police after being intercepted at sea. · Primicias
  5. On September 4, 2026, the Ecuadorian Navy confirmed the arrival of 28 crew members at the port of Manta, Manabí province, following a maritime operation involving US units. · El Comercio
  6. Twenty-eight Ecuadorian fishermen were detained after US forces intercepted and sank two vessels in the Pacific. · Clarín
  7. Interior Minister John Reimberg stated on September 4, 2026, that there is no error in the operations and that the interceptions follow a proper investigation process. · Primicias
  8. The 28 detained fishermen are divided between two vessels: nine belong to the boat Conquista II and 19 belong to the boat OM2. · Primicias
  9. On September 3, 2026, the Ecuadorian Navy's Social Communication Directorate reported that the reception of the crew was coordinated with US naval units. · El Comercio
  10. The Command South of the United States and Ecuadorian authorities stated that the vessels 'Conquista II' and 'OM2' were destroyed after being identified as floating fuel supply stations. · El Comercio
  11. The contingent arriving at the port consisted of nine people from the vessel 'Conquista II' and 19 occupants from the vessel 'OM2'. · El Comercio
  12. Families of the detained men protested outside the port, claiming the men were innocent fishermen who were not drug traffickers. · Clarín
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