{"id":6206,"date":"2025-03-15T19:03:26","date_gmt":"2025-03-15T19:03:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/?p=6206"},"modified":"2025-03-15T19:03:26","modified_gmt":"2025-03-15T19:03:26","slug":"royal-navy-frigate-uses-advanced-drone-to-seize-5-4-m-drugs-in-middle-east","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/?p=6206","title":{"rendered":"Royal Navy Frigate Uses Advanced Drone To Seize \u00a35.4 M Drugs In Middle East"},"content":{"rendered":"

Royal Navy Frigate Uses Advanced Drone To Seize \u00a35.4 M Drugs In Middle East
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The Royal Navy\u2019s HMS Lancaster has intercepted and seized \u00a35.4million worth of Class A drugs in the Middle East. The operation involved the use of advanced drone technology. This is the navy\u2019s first drug seizure of 2025.<\/p>\n

The Portsmouth-based frigate, currently deployed as part of the Combined Task Force 150, was patrolling the northern Arabian Sea when its Peregrine remote-controlled mini-helicopter spotted suspicious activity between two boats in the dark.<\/p>\n

The drone operators identified a small, fast-moving vessel transferring packages to a traditional dhow, a type of fishing and cargo boat commonly used in the region.<\/p>\n

HMS Lancaster then launched its Wildcat helicopter for a closer look. As the aircraft approached, its crew confirmed that the vessels were engaged in smuggling operations.<\/p>\n

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The warship then moved in at full speed, forcing the traffickers into a desperate attempt to dispose of their illegal cargo by throwing the packages overboard.<\/p>\n

Royal Navy personnel, including sailors and Royal Mariners, swiftly responded. A sea boat crew recovered the discarded packages from the water and transported them back to the ship for testing.<\/p>\n

The substances were later confirmed to be heroin and methamphetamine, totaling 340kg and 83kg respectively.<\/p>\n

A member of HMS Lancaster\u2019s boarding team expressed the satisfaction of contributing to such operations, talking about their importance of their role in disrupting the drug trade and making a real difference.<\/p>\n

The warship personnel also gained valuable intelligence on drug trafficking operations in the region. The seized drugs were later destroyed, ensuring they would not re-enter circulation.<\/p>\n

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