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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.
CBS News
06-03-2025
- CBS News
U.S. Coast Guard to offload 12,471 pounds of illicit drugs valued over $141 million in Miami Beach
The U.S. Coast Guard is expected to offload tens of thousands of illicit drugs with a street value of over $141 million on Thursday morning in Miami Beach. Members of the USCG cutter ship Valiant are scheduled to offload "12,471 pounds of illicit narcotics with a street value of more than $141 million" at the Coast Guard Base Miami Beach at 9 a.m., the naval force said. The USCG said the offload is a culmination of six interdictions conducted by U.S. and international naval agencies and their vessels, including: USCG Valiant USCG Joseph Doyle Royal Netherlands Navy HNLMS Groningen Royal Canadian Navy HMCS Harry DeWolf USCG Tactical Law Enforcement Team Pacific
