USCGC Charles Moulthrope (WPC 1141) confiscated 2,980 kilograms of opium and 400 kilograms of methamphetamines because the fishing vessel transited worldwide waters. The Coast Guard cutter was working in help of Mixed Process Drive 150, which oversees maritime safety operations for Mixed Maritime Forces within the Arabian Sea, Gulf of Oman and Gulf of Aden.
“A hit like this can be a group effort. I’m pleased with each member of our crew,” mentioned Lt. Cmdr. Stephen Hills, Charles Moulthrope’s commanding officer. “We stay dedicated to countering the movement of unlawful contraband and selling safety and stability throughout the area.”
Hills’ crew beforehand interdicted one other fishing vessel Sept. 27 whereas patrolling the Gulf of Oman, which led to the seizure of $85 million value of unlawful medicine.
Charles Moulthrope arrived within the Center East in Could and operates from the U.S. Navy base in Bahrain the place U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, U.S. fifth Fleet and Mixed Maritime Forces are headquartered.
