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The Royal Navy has delivered a major blow to the global drug trade after the frigate HMS Lancaster intercepted and seized £5.4 million worth of heroin and methamphetamine in the northern Arabian Sea.
In its first successful drug bust of 2025, the Portsmouth-based frigate launched a coordinated operation involving drones and helicopters to track and stop smugglers in the dead of night.
The breakthrough came when operators of one of the Navy’s new Peregrine remote-controlled mini-helicopters spotted suspicious activity aboard two vessels at sea.
With the Peregrine providing crucial surveillance, HMS Lancaster deployed its Wildcat helicopter for a closer look.
Crew members observed packages being transferred from a small fast boat to a dhow, a type of fishing and cargo vessel commonly used in the region—clear signs of a smuggling operation.
As the illegal exchange continued, HMS Lancaster moved in at full speed. The smugglers, rather than surrender, attempted to dispose of their cargo, throwing the illicit packages overboard.
However, the Royal Navy crew, aided by aerial monitoring, quickly retrieved the dumped drugs and transported them back to the warship for testing.
The seizure is part of the Royal Navy’s ongoing efforts to disrupt international criminal networks, prevent illegal substances from reaching global markets, and reinforce maritime security in the region.
Written by Africa Ports & Ships and republished with permission. The original article can be found here.
source:Royal Navy seizes £5.4 million worth of drugs in Middle East bust – defenceWeb
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