Across two operations, HMS Trent seized 200kg of cocaine and other drugs with an estimated street value of £16.7 million.
The Royal Navy has seized nearly £17 million worth of drugs after it intercepted smuggling speedboats in the Caribbean Sea.
The warship launched fast sea boats, piloted by Royal Marines of 47 Commando, to intercept the speedboat, seize the drugs and detain the crew before darkness fell. “I congratulate the ship’s company for their invaluable efforts to keep illegal drugs off our streets.”
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