CTF 150 forces have seized more than 18 tons of narcotics during 2009, highlighting the continual presence in the region and the commitment to creating and maintaining a lawful maritime order. In 2008, CTF 150 seized more than 53 tons of narcotics.
Brits Grab 23 Tonnes of Drugs
Jul 16th, 2008
Royal Navy warships operating in the Gulf region as part of the Combined Maritime Forces have seized 23 tons of narcotics which could have helped to fund the insurgency fighting coalition forces in Afghanistan.
Seizures by coalition naval forces over the past five months can now be revealed – and total 30 tonnes, over 70 percent of which (23 tons) was down to Royal Navy interceptions.
British warships involved were frigates HMS Chatham and HMS Montrose and destroyer HMS Edinburgh. They were supported by the Royal Fleet Auxiliary helicopter support ship Argus and her embarked Sea King aircraft.
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