The Royal Navy's HMS Trent has intercepted its first-ever 'narco-sub', seizing 2,000kg of cocaine valued at approximately £160 million. This operation, conducted 190 nautical miles south of the Dominican Republic in collaboration with the US Coast Guard, marks a significant milestone in the Navy's anti-drug efforts, having seized nearly £750 million worth of narcotics over eight operations in seven months. Commander Tim Langford highlighted the challenging conditions faced by his team, which included US Coast Guard personnel and Royal Marines, in successfully boarding the semi-submersible vessel. This seizure occurred just 72 hours after another successful operation, indicating the ongoing battle against drug trafficking in the Caribbean. HMS Trent's achievements establish it as the most effective smuggler interceptor in the Royal Navy this century, surpassing previous records held by HMS Argyll. The Navy emphasizes the importance of disrupting transnational criminal organizations through these operations.