
Special Boat Team 22
The Special Boat Team 22 (SBT-22) is a specialized unit of the United States Navy that focuses on maritime special operations, including counter-narcotics initiatives and reconnaissance missions. They are trained to conduct operations in various environments, often in collaboration with allied nations to combat drug trafficking and enhance maritime security. SBT-22 has been actively involved in operations in Central and South America, providing support to regional partners in efforts to disrupt narcotics smuggling and related criminal activities.
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The Special Boat Team (SBT-22) of the United States coordinated with Ecuadorian forces.
Armada destruye campamento clandestino y material para construcción de semisumergible en Esmeraldas | Seguridad | NoticiasEl Universo – major Ecuadorian daily, est. 1921·
Ecuador· 2026-06-21

