In a significant operation, HMS Lancaster apprehended drug traffickers in the northern Arabian Sea, seizing over 400 kilograms of illicit substances, including heroin and methamphetamine. After detecting suspicious activity during nighttime patrols, the ship's crew launched a helicopter and scrambled a team of Royal Marines. The smugglers attempted to discard their cargo during the interception, but the Royal Navy successfully retrieved the drugs from the water. This operation exemplifies the ongoing efforts of UK forces to combat drug trafficking in international waters.
The actions were the clear sign of a drug-smuggling operation. As the transfer continued, HMS Lancaster charged down on the scene at full speed.
The crew spotted packages being transferred from a small fast boat to a dhow, prompting a rapid response to intercept the suspected smugglers.
HMS Lancaster launched its Wildcat helicopter after spotting suspicious activity from two boats side-by-side in the northern Arabian Sea at night.
The crew of the warship's sea boat fished the packages out of the water, then ferried them back for testing on board.
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