RCN Public Affairs, 13 May 2022
On April 19, Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Harry DeWolf, alongside members of the United States Coast Guard, seized 231 kg of illicit drugs in the Caribbean Sea as part of Operation (Op) Caribbe.
The ship departed Halifax in early April for the portion of the operation in the Caribbean Sea, while HMC Ships Saskatoon and Yellowknife continue the same counter-narcotics mission in the Eastern Pacific.
During HMCS Harry DeWolf’s deployment, it will also participate in Exercise Tradewinds 2022. The exercise will focus on strengthening security and safety in Caribbean region with an emphasis on humanitarian aid and disaster relief.
HMCS Saskatoon and Yellowknife are due to return home to Esquimalt, B.C., in late May.
2 thoughts on “HMCS Harry DeWolf seizes 231 kg of illicit drugs on Op Caribbe”
Fake news: The US Coast Guard did it. RCN has no legal authority to do so.
Hello Dave. Under the Op Caribbe co-operative agreement with the US, Canada has every right to seize illicit drugs anywhere in international waters, so let’s not pretend that this is a US Coast Guard “thingy”. I am sure the USCG are very happy and appreciative of Canada’s assistance.