On October 2, local time, CNN reporter was informed that the Trump administration said in a confidential notification submitted to Congress this week,President Trump has "confirmed" that the United States is in a state of "armed conflict" with drug trafficking groupsMembers of drug trafficking groups can be regarded as "illegal combatants" and targeted.

The notice notes that Trump has defined these groups as ¡°non-state armed organizations¡± and designated them as terrorist organizations, considering their actions to constitute ¡°armed attacks¡± on the United States, which means that the drug trafficking group is legally placed in the same category as terrorist organizations such as al-Qaeda and Islamic State.

White House spokeswoman anna kelly stressed that the president's actions are in line with the Law of Armed Conflict, and are aimed at preventing drugs from flowing into the United States, protecting national security and "fulfilling the promise of cracking down on drug trafficking cartels".

Reported that the Trump administration last month considered launching a direct military strike against drug trafficking groups in Venezuela. Venezuelan President Maduro denied involvement in drug smuggling and accused the United States of attempting to overthrow his regime. (CCTV reporter Liu Xiaoqian)