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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
Canada Standard
4 days ago
- Canada Standard
HMCS William Hall contributes to significant seizure of illegal narcotics on Operation CARIBBE
Canada News Centre 05 Jun 2025, 02:20 GMT+10 June 4, 2025 - Ottawa, Ontario - National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces On May 29 and 31, while deployed in support of Operation CARIBBE, His Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) William Hall and an embarked United States Coast Guard (USCG) Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET) successfully conducted seizures of more than 1300 kilograms of cocaine in the Caribbean Sea. During two separate maritime patrols, multi-role rescue boats were deployed from HMCS William Hall to intercept vessels of interest in the Caribbean Sea, resulting in the seizures. These successful interdictions underscore the enduring collaboration and interoperability between the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) and USCG and support- international efforts to prevent the flow of illicit substances into Canada and North America. Canada's contribution to United States-led Enhanced Counternarcotics Operations under Joint Interagency Task Force South represents an important dimension of our relationship with our ally, the United States, and partners in the region. This collective effort enables us to achieve greater success in making the continent more secure from the threats posed by illicit trafficking and supports broader efforts to enhance regional and continental security.
Canada Standard
15-05-2025
- Canada Standard
HMCS William Hall Departs for Operation CARIBBE
Canada News Centre 15 May 2025, 03:46 GMT+10 May 14, 2025 - Ottawa, ON - National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces On May 14, 2025, His Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) William Hall will depart from Halifax, Nova Scotia, to join Operation CARIBBE, Canada's contribution to the U.S.-led enhanced counter-narcotics operations under the Joint Interagency Task Force South. As noted in its name, Operation CARIBBE specifically aims to detect and interdict illicit drug trafficking in the Caribbean region. The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) contribute naval and air capabilities to support these efforts, working closely with international partners to disrupt the flow of narcotics and enhance the safety and security of North America, the Caribbean, and South America. Operation CARIBBE underscores Canada's commitment to international efforts aimed at curbing illicit trafficking and enhancing regional security. HMCS William Hall's deployment follows the recent success of HMCS Harry DeWolf, which assisted the United States Coast Guard (USCG) in seizing 750 kilograms of cocaine in the Caribbean Sea on March 1, 2025. This operation, supported by Colombian air and maritime assets, highlighted the strong interoperability and cooperation between the Royal Canadian Navy, the USCG, and other regional partners.
