Here's how you know
 **Official websites use .mil** .mil
 **Secure .mil websites use HTTPS** lock () https://


Skip to main content (Press Enter).
 **

        
        ABOUT
                        Our Core Values
                Our Core Attributes
                Mission
                Our Heritage

                            About
                    LEADERSHIP
                        Secretary of the Navy
                Chief of Naval Operations
                    America's Warfighting Navy
                Vice Chief of Naval Operations
                Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy
                Chief of Naval Personnel
                Senior Executives
                Flag Officer Biographies

                            Leadership
                    PRESS OFFICE
                        Press Briefings
                Press Releases
                Testimony
                Speeches
                Statements
                News Stories

                            Press Office
                    ALL HANDS
                    PAY & PERSONNEL
                        MyNavy HR
                Contact MyNavy Career Center
                Military Careers
                Civilian Careers

                            Pay & Personnel
                    RESOURCES
                        Photo Gallery
                Videos
                Graphics Gallery
                Social Media Directory & Guidance
                App Locker
                Browse by Topic
                Podcasts
                Plan of the Month
                CNO Professional Reading Program
                DUSN Intelligence and Security
                Strategic Library
                Fact Files
                RSS Feeds
                Frequently Asked Questions
                COVID-19 Updates
                NAVADMINs
                ALNAVs
                Contact Us

                            Resources
                    TRANSLATE

        **
                SearchHome

    
            Press Office

News Stories

Home

    
            Press Office

News Stories



ABOUT
                                Our Core Values
                    Our Core Attributes
                    Mission
                    Our Heritage
                    LEADERSHIP
                                Secretary of the Navy
                    Chief of Naval Operations
                                America's Warfighting Navy
                    Vice Chief of Naval Operations
                    Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy
                    Chief of Naval Personnel
                    Senior Executives
                    Flag Officer Biographies
                    PRESS OFFICE
                                Press Briefings
                    Press Releases
                    Testimony
                    Speeches
                    Statements
                    News Stories
                    ALL HANDS
                    PAY & PERSONNEL
                                MyNavy HR
                    Contact MyNavy Career Center
                    Military Careers
                    Civilian Careers
                    RESOURCES
                                Photo Gallery
                    Videos
                    Graphics Gallery
                    Social Media Directory & Guidance
                    App Locker
                    Browse by Topic
                    Podcasts
                    Plan of the Month
                    CNO Professional Reading Program
                    DUSN Intelligence and Security
                    Strategic Library
                    Fact Files
                    RSS Feeds
                    Frequently Asked Questions
                    COVID-19 Updates
                    NAVADMINs
                    ALNAVs
                    Contact Us
                    TRANSLATE  Collapse All

            Keyword
                
                Categories

                    CategoriesAll Navy CategoriesCapabilities and CommunitiesCareerAdvancement & PromotionAwards, Honors & RecognitionLeadershipCNOMCPONNavy FamilyPersonal SafetyOutreachCNPSECNAVUNDERSECNSWG2NSWG2AIRLANTAIRPACBLUESBUMEDC10FC2FC3FC4FC5FC6FC7FCFAYCHAPCORPSCLFCLOCNFJCNFKCNICCNPCNSPCONSTITCPFCSG4CTF63CTF64CTF65CTF67CTF68CTF69CVN68CVN69CVN70CVN71CVN72CVN73CVN74CVN75CVN76CVN77CVN78CYBERAWAREDESRON40EOD1FRSEGREATLAKESGTMOGUAMIDMLCC19LCC20LHA6LHD1LHD2LHD3LHD4LHD5LHD7LHD8LOGRUWPLPD17LPD19LPD21LPD24MOH_BYERSMOH_MONSMOH_MURPHMOH_SLABMSCN7NASJAXNAVAFNAVAIRNAVCONAVEURNAVFACNAVSEANAVSUPNBSDNCISNECCNETCNPSNRFNSCNSWNSWCDDNSWG2NWCNWDCPSNSRIMPACSAPRSUBASEKBSUBLANTSUBPACSURFLANTTAH19TAH20TMTRFUSNACNONavy HeadlinesChaplain CorpsBrowse by TopicAircraft CarriersAmphibious ShipsAviationChaplain CorpsCommunitiesCurrent NewsDeckplatesEducation and TrainingEnvironmentExercisesGraphicsHumanitarian AssistanceMedicalMyNavyHRNaval HistoryNavy LeadershipNavy SportsOutreachPeopleResearch and DevelopmentShore FacilitiesSTEMSubmarinesSurface ShipsOLAOLAPartnershipsVCNOterm
                
                Start and End Date
            Canadian-Led CTF 150 Conducts Third Drug Interdiction in a Week

                    

                    15 April 2024
                    
                    From Combined Maritime Forces Public Affairs

                    
                    The Royal Navy’s HMS Lancaster (F229), operating in support of the Canadian-led Combined Task Force (CTF) 150, carried out its second successful drug seizure in as many days, seizing 2,000 kg of hashish from a dhow in the Arabian Sea, April 11.

                    
                    
                    Download Icon Download
                    
                    Download Icon Download
                                
                                
                                Share
                                    PRINT

                                    RSS
                        Lancaster, a Duke-class Type 23 frigate, seized the illicit drugs as part of Focused Operation Crimson Barracuda in an effort to counter illegal drug smuggling, who’s profits often goes to funding terrorist activity. In the two days they have participated in Crimson Barracuda, the crew has interdicted a total of 3,300 kg of illicit narcotics.

On April 10, Lancaster seized 800 kg of hashish, 390 kg of methamphetamines and 110 kg of heroin from another dhow in the Arabian Sea.

“For the second day in a row, CTF 150 and the crew of HMS Lancaster prevented harmful and illicit drugs from reaching their final destination,” said Royal Canadian Navy Capt. Colin Matthews, Commander, Combined Task Force 150. “Once again, we have prevented criminal and terrorist organizations from profiting off the sale of these drugs to fund their activities. I am incredibly proud of this team for all that they have accomplished in such a short window.”

Crimson Barracuda counters terrorist and criminal organizations’ use of the high seas to smuggle narcotics, weapons, and other illicit substances in the Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and Gulf of Oman.

CTF 150 is one of five task forces under Combined Maritime Forces, the world’s largest international naval partnership. CTF 150’s mission is to deter and disrupt the ability of non-state actors to move weapons, drugs and other illicit substances in the Indian Ocean, the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman.

Combined Maritime Forces is a 42-nation naval partnership upholding the international rules-based order by promoting security and stability across 3.2 million square miles of water encompassing some of the world’s most important shipping lanes.

            
            


            Share
                        PRINT

                        RSS


Press Briefings

 Subject specific information for the media
 Press Releases

 Events or announcements of note for the media
 Statements

 Official Navy statements
 Speeches

 Given by Navy leadership
 Testimony

 HASC, SASC and Congressional testimonyGoogle Translation Disclaimer LEGAL & ADMINISTRATIVE LINKS
        Site MapFOIANavy.comPrivacy PolicyNo Fear Act DataUSA.govSection 508SAPRVeterans Crisis LineNCIS TipsInformation QualityOpen GovernmentPlain WritingPrivacy ProgramDOD Strategic and Performance PlansVA Vet CenterFVAPSmall Business Office
    
    United States Navy
                                Chief of InformationAttn: US Navy1200 Navy PentagonWashington DC 20350-1200
        Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil