HMS Dauntless has now helped in the seizing of £200m worth of illegal narcotics.
By Daisy StephensPortsmouth-based HMS Dauntless launched its helicopter and a Royal Marines sniper team to intercept the target.
The ship's commanding officer, Commander Ben Dorrington, praised the crew's resilience and adaptability.Eleven large bales of cocaine, weighing 330kg, were seized "To that end it was vital that with their fast-sinking vessel, we suspended the boarding operation in order to rescue the two souls on the small craft to ensure their safety and lives were not put at risk," they said.
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