MIL OSI Translation. Canadian French to English –
Source: Government of Canada – in French
Press release
September 25, 2024 – Esquimalt, BC – Department of National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces
Today, Her Majesty’s Canadian Ships (HMCS) Edmonton and Yellowknife returned to their homeport of Esquimalt, British Columbia, after a successful seven-week deployment on Operation CARIBBE.
During this deployment, on September 5, 2024, HMCS Yellowknife, working closely with the United States Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment, intercepted a drug smuggling vessel. This interception, conducted approximately 430 nautical miles southwest of Acapulco, Mexico, resulted in the seizure of approximately 1,400 kilograms of cocaine, with an estimated street value of $60 million (Canadian).
Operation CARIBBE is Canada’s contribution to the enhanced counter-narcotics operations led by the United States through the Joint Interagency Task Force – South, which is responsible for conducting international and interagency detection and surveillance operations and facilitating the interdiction of illicit trafficking. This operation is one of many activities undertaken by the Government of Canada to disrupt transnational criminal activity at sea and help keep drugs off Canadian streets.
Quotes
“The performance of HMC Ships Edmonton and Yellowknife on Operation CARIBBE was exceptional and brought great credit to Canada’s Pacific Fleet. The skill and professionalism of both crews, in joint operations with our American allies, resulted in the seizure of tens of millions of dollars worth of dangerous narcotics. This impressive seizure clearly demonstrates how the Canadian Navy contributes to the overall security of Canadians. Welcome home and congratulations, you have earned it.”
– Rear Admiral Christopher Robinson, Commander, Maritime Forces Pacific
“I would like to thank the crews of HMCS Edmonton and Yellowknife, as well as the embarked team from the US Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment who deployed with us. We are proud of our contribution to the multinational effort to stem the flow of illicit drugs into North America. Through our collaborative efforts, we have helped enhance the safety and security of Canada.”
– Lieutenant-Commander Tyson Babcock, Commanding Officer of HMCS Yellowknife
Quick Facts
HMCS Edmonton and Yellowknife are Kingston-class coastal defence vessels designed for surveillance and patrol of coastal waters.
The Royal Canadian Navy has been conducting Operation CARIBBE since November 2006 and remains committed to working with partners in the Western Hemisphere and Europe to address security challenges in the region and disrupt illicit trafficking operations.
Each year, Canada, working closely with partner countries, intercepts and seizes millions of dollars worth of illicit drugs and plays a major role in stemming trafficking in international waters. In doing so, Canada helps control and disrupt drug trafficking in international waters near South and Central America.
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Maritime Forces Pacific Public AffairsPhone: 250-363-5789 or 250-888-6775Email: ESQPACIFICNAVYPUBLICAFFAIRS@forces.gc.ca
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is a translation. Apologies should the grammar and/or sentence structure not be perfect.