Nine people detained for questioning on suspicion of transporting drugs.
The Royal Navy’s Type 23 frigate HMS Somerset, in joint operation with Border Force cutter Valiant, intercepted a tug boat Hamal in the North Sea yesterday, Thursday. The vessel was sailing some 100 miles east of Aberdeen’s coast when it was approached and boarded by the Navy team. The tug was later escorted to port for a full search.
Specialist Border Force officers, supported by Police Scotland, are currently conducting the search.
It is believed that the Tanzanian-registered tug boat was bound for Germany, as reported by STV.
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Naval Today Staff, Image: Royal Navy