Concerns AFP drugs taskforce could aid US boat strikes
By The BriefBrief
Questions about the Australian Federal Police’s new anti-drugs taskforce in Colombia have raised concerns it may help the Trump administration’s strikes against trafficking vessels. Also reported: unanswered questions about how the AFP team’s work could connect to the US operations.
WHO:Australian Federal Police (AFP)
WHAT:Concerns were raised that AFP’s new anti-drugs taskforce in Colombia could aid US strikes against trafficking vessels.
WHEN:Reported Aug 24, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
WHERE:Colombia
WHY:Concerns were triggered by unanswered questions about whether the AFP taskforce’s work could support the Trump administration’s strikes against trafficking vessels.
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