Pentagon’s internal watchdog to probe U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats NBC News Top Stories By: Gordon Lubold · Mosheh Gains 19 May 2026 at 02:59 The inspector general will look at the intelligence and targeting Southern Command used for the strikes, as well as other aspects of the operations against drug cartels, according to a May 11 letter from the Pentagon’s Office of Inspector General. © U.S. Southern CommandThe Pentagon launched Operation Southern Spear, its name for the campaign against alleged drug-smuggling boats, in 2025.