Military Retires 'Southern Spear' Anti Drug Operation for Western Hemisphere Task Force The United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) has announced the retirement of its flagship anti drug operation, 'Southern Spear', after nearly a decade of service in the fight against transnational organized crime.
The decision marks a significant shift in strategy for SOUTHCOM and its partner nations as they adapt to an evolving threat landscape.
Background of the Operation Launched in 2014, 'Southern Spear' aimed to disrupt and dismantle major cocaine and heroin trafficking routes from South America into North America.