The Protocol Member States of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) have raised significant concerns over recent reports of escalated military activities by external powers in the southern Caribbean Sea. These operations, which include the destruction of vessels allegedly involved in narcotics trafficking without proper interception or verification, are seen as a violation of international law. While the OECS remains steadfast in its commitment to combating transnational crime, including drug trafficking, it emphasizes the importance of maintaining the Caribbean as a Zone of Peace—a principle endorsed by regional Heads of Government and the United Nations General Assembly. The OECS warns that these military actions, undertaken without adequate consultation with regional partners, risk escalating tensions and destabilizing a region crucial to the well-being of its people. The potential impact on small, vulnerable societies and economies, as well as the erosion of decades of diplomatic progress, is a pressing concern. The OECS reaffirms its stance that peace, dialogue, respect for sovereignty, and collective security are essential to regional stability. It urges all partners to engage in open consultation with the Caribbean Community and the OECS before taking any actions that could disrupt the regional security balance, highlighting the Caribbean’s strength in unity, diplomacy, and peaceful conflict resolution.