Department of War plans, which would use drone strikes to hit alleged cartel leaders and drug labs, follow a deadly wave of U.S. boat attacks in the Caribbean, raising fears of direct conflict. Trump Ordered Strikes On Venezuelan Drug CartelsOfficials within the newly-renamed Department of War are reportedly preparing plans for drone attacks on alleged drug traffickers inside Venezuela that could begin within a few weeks, according to a new report from NBC News. The report, citing four sources including two U.S. officials familiar with the actual plans, states the proposals call for U.S. drones to strike Venezuelan traffickers’ membership, leaders, and drug labs. The potential for strikes on Venezuelan soil follows an aggressive period of U.S. action in the Caribbean. Sign up: Subscribe to our free newsletter for a curated selection of top stories delivered straight to your inbox.