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May 6, 2021 – They’re two of the toughest guys in the RCN. One was originally going to be an underwater archeologist. The other, a bass clarinetist. Lieutenant Steve Dyck RCN and Petty Officer 1st Class (PO1) Ryan Hart, both from Winnipeg, are making a real impact against international crime and terrorism as they lead a specialized tactical unit with…
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May 1, 2021 – The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) ship 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. The record-setting haul of 2,835 lbs (1,286 kg) of heroin on 23 April was achieved seven years to the day since HMAS Darwin interdicted…
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March 22, 2021 – Royal Navy frigate HMS Montrose has struck for a third time in less than five weeks. In an operation lasting 10 hours, the Montrose intercepted over 6100 lbs (2800 kg) of hashish and 110 lbs (50 kg) of heroin in the Arabian Sea, March 12, 2021. The boarding team from the ship, operating in direct support…
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January 27, 2021 – Commodore Dan Charlebois RCN assumed command of Combined Task Force 150 (CTF 150) today, during a change of command ceremony held at US Naval Support Activity Bahrain. Commodore Charlebois assumed command from Rear Admiral Sulieman Al Faqeeh of the Royal Saudi Navy. Canada has deployed 31 CAF personnel and one Department of National Defence civilian employee…
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February 2, 2021 – USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) interdicted a shipment of more than 600 lbs. (275 kg) of suspected narcotics from a dhow in the international waters of the North Arabian Sea January 30th. Seven bags of suspected narcotics were seized and tested, resulting in a seizure of approximately 600 lbs. (275 kg) of suspected heroin, worth $2.89…
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