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CTV News
3 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Halifax-based navy ship assists in seizing 13K kilograms of cocaine in the Caribbean
A Halifax-based navy ship has helped seize a significant amount of drugs during a counter narcotics operation in the Caribbean Sea. A Halifax-based navy ship has helped seize a significant amount of drugs during a counter narcotics operation in the Caribbean Sea. The Canadian Armed Forces says HMCS William Hall and a United States Coast Guard team seized more than 1,300 kilograms of cocaine during two separate patrols on May 29 and 31. Rescue boats were deployed from HMCS William Hall to intercept vessels of interest in the Caribbean, resulting in the seizures. HMCS William Hall HMCS William Hall is pictured in the Halifax Harbour on May 14, 2025. (Source: Royal Canadian Navy/Facebook) The vessel departed Halifax on May 15 to take part in the United States-led counter narcotics operation called Operation CARIBBE. HMCS Harry DeWolf and the United States Coast Guard also seized 750 kilograms of cocaine in the Caribbean on March 1 as part of Operation CARIBBE. The Canadian Armed Forces have provided support to the operation since 2006. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
CTV News
15-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
HMCS William Hall deploys on counter-narcotics operation in the Caribbean
HMCS William Hall is pictured in the Halifax Harbour on May 14, 2025. (Source: Royal Canadian Navy/Facebook)
