 After a tense chase, the small boat was boarded and its crew detained before the vessel was sent to the bottom of the ocean.The ship's gunnery team opened fire on the empty boat, which is believed to have used a well-worn smuggling route (Picture: PA) Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. After the crew and cargo were removed from the small boat, it was destroyed and sunk so it can't be reused in the damaging trade. The destruction of the vessel, which is normal for this type of operation also provides gunnery training (Picture: PA) Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. Commander Chris Hollingworth said: 'To secure an interdiction on our first day dedicated to this type of operation in this period has been tremendous. Everyone involved demonstrated their professionalism during a challenging pursuit.' HMS Medway is stationed in the Caribbean and tasked with breaking up the drug trade (Picture: PA) Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. Get your need-to-know latest news, exclusives, feel-good stories, analysis and more by signing up to Metro's News Updates newsletter Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. Send MSN Feedback Please give an overall site rating: Opens in a new window Opens an external site Opens an external site in a new window){kind=link}
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