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HMCS Calgary crew makes record-setting drug bust in Arabian Sea

Less than 24 hours later, HMCS Calgary intercepted another vessel with 360 kilograms of methamphetamine. The drugs, worth an estimated $23 million, are often used to finance terrorism in the region, according to Combined Maritime Forces. “I’m speaking for everyone on HMCS Calgary when I say it’s a great feeling to have made two substantial busts so early into our operation,” Commander Mark O’Donohue, the ship’s commanding officer, said in a statement. “It’s fantastic to see that pay off and to know we are contributing to the interruption of a revenue stream that is being used to fund terrorism,” he added.

Record heroin seizure by Canadian warship in the Arabian Sea

defenceWeb Written by defenceWeb - 358 Members of HMCS CALGARY stand with 1286kg of heroin seized from a dhow during a counter-smuggling operation on 23 April, 2021 in the Arabian Sea. The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) ship HMCS Calgary has made the largest ever heroin bust in Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) history, operating under the command of the Canadian-led Combined Task Force (CTF) 150. The record-setting haul of 1 286 kg of heroin on 23 April was achieved seven years to the day since HMAS Darwin interdicted 1 032 kg of the drug in 2014. In addition to their record-breaking success, Calgary struck again less than 24 hours later with a second interdiction capturing 360 kg of methamphetamine, CMF said.

RCN's HMCS Calgary makes the largest-ever heroin bust

RCN’s HMCS Calgary makes the largest-ever heroin bust May 4, 2021, by Sanja Pekic The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) vessel HMCS Calgary has made the largest ever heroin bust in Combined Maritime Forces history, operating under the command of the Canadian-led Combined Task Force (CTF) 150. Courtesy of DND/MDN CANADA On 23 April 2021, the record-setting haul of 1,286 kilograms of heroin was captured by Calgary. Less than 24 hours later, the ship also captured 360 kilograms of methamphetamine. The previous record was when HMAS Darwin interdicted 1,032 kilograms of the drug in 2014. The RCN frigate intercepted two vessels suspected of smuggling, whilst operating off the coast of Oman. The ship’s boarding team uncovered the high value contraband with a combined total worth of over $23.22 million.