Significant seizure of illegal narcotics by HMCS Harry DeWolf as part of Operation CARIBBE
National Defence
News release
March 6, 2025 - Ottawa, Ontario - National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces
On March 1, 2025, His Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) Harry DeWolf successfully assisted a United States Coast Guard (USCG) Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET) in conducting a seizure of 750 kilograms of cocaine in the Caribbean Sea.
Sailing in support of Operation CARIBBE, HMCS Harry DeWolf is supporting international efforts to prevent the flow of illicit substances into Canada and North America. This seizure, supported by Colombian air and maritime assets, has an estimated street value $26.9 million CAD.
The success underscores the strong interoperability, cooperation, and partnership between the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), the USCG, and other regional partners. This joint effort among allies and partners exemplifies our shared commitment to maintain security and stability in the region and North America.
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"Operation CARIBBE is a prime example of the tremendous collaboration between the Royal Canadian Navy and the United States Coast Guard to keep our respective domestic borders and our mutual continental environment safe and secure. And we have been doing this with great success for 19 years! Every kilogram of illegal narcotics seized during Operation CARIBBE is a kilogram that won't make it to the streets of Canada, the United States, or elsewhere around the world. Bravo Zulu to everybody who assisted with this significant seizure. We look forward to our continued partnership with our American allies on this crucial operation."
Rear-Admiral Josée Kurtz, Commander Maritime Component Command
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