Royal Navy Seizes £160m of Cocaine from Narco-Sub in Caribbean

HMS Trent, in collaboration with the US Coast Guard, intercepted the semi-submersible vessel south of the Dominican Republic, marking the first such seizure by the Royal Navy.

The operation took place on August 26, 190 nautical miles south of the Dominican Republic.
HMS Trent's boarding team included Royal Marines, specialist sailors, and US Coast Guard personnel.
This bust is part of HMS Trent's record-setting eight drug seizures in seven months, totaling nearly £750 million in narcotics.
The narco-sub was carrying 2,000kg (over 4,400 pounds) of cocaine with a street value of £160 million ($209 million).
HMS Trent will continue its Caribbean patrols to support British Overseas Territories during hurricane season.