London: – British destroyer patrolling in the Gulf seized a drug haul of more than 130 Kilograms, during an action in the Arabian Sea. The value of the drugs in the international market is said to be more than $4.3 million. This is the first independent action by a British warship against drug smuggling in this region.
The United Kingdom increased its warship deployment in the Gulf region, following the Iranian attack on its oil tanker, in July. These warships have been entrusted the responsibility of security of the British freight carriers, sailing through the region. At the same time, the British warships are participating in the campaigns against piracy and international terrorism. British destroyer HMS Defender has been patrolling in the Gulf region since August.
Early in the morning on Monday, a helicopter from the British destroyer spotted a small boat in the Gulf of Oman. There was no flag or identification marks on the boat, nor any movement was seen on the boat. Attempts to establish marine communication systems also failed. Alerted by this, two marine units from HMS Defender raided the suspicious boat.
On extensive search, 11 bags containing drugs were found on the boat. There were more than 130 Kilograms of drugs in these bags and as per the officials gave the information on the destroyer, this boat could be a part of the gang smuggling narcotics into the United Kingdom. The officials clarified that the narcotics seized were ‘Crystal Meth’. Anne Marie Trevelyan, the Armed forces Minister of the United Kingdom, praised the action of the British destroyer.
The British warships are also participating in the international campaign against narcotics being carried out in the Gulf. Sources informed that the two British warships have participated in nearly nine anti-narcotic actions.
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