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HMCS William Hall deploys on counter-narcotics operation in the Caribbean

HMCS William Hall deploys on counter-narcotics operation in the Caribbean

CTV News15-05-2025
HMCS William Hall is pictured in the Halifax Harbour on May 14, 2025. (Source: Royal Canadian Navy/Facebook)
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