Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 26446

Caribbean: Drugs

Tabled: 27 January 2025

Answered: 4 February 2025

Question

Andrew Rosindell

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to help tackle illegal narcotic trade within the Caribbean Sea.

Answer

Luke Pollard

A Royal Navy ship is persistently deployed to the Caribbean. In conjunction with the US, this ship conducts counter illicit trafficking operations to directly intercept drug smugglers. In addition, a Royal Naval officer provides UK liaison to the US Joint...

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