HNLMS Holland Takes Over as Antilles Guardship
Groningen intercepted some 7,000 kilos of drugs in the Caribbean over the past 5 months. Today, the patrol ship returned to Den Helder. There, the crew received a warm welcome…
Groningen Makes Sixth Catch Since April
Groningen has intercepted another drug transport in the Caribbean June 26. The patrol ship stopped a fast drug boat with 8 passengers. They had 228 kilos of cocaine with them.…
USCGC Valiant Returns From Successful Narcotic Patrol
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Valiant (WMEC 621) returned to Mayport October 12th after completing a 49-day deployment in the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Florida Straits. Patrolling in support of…
Netherlands and Colombia Strengthen Maritime Ties
The Netherlands and Colombia announced September 28th they will work more closely together for security in the Caribbean region. This includes, for example, combating cross-border crime such as drug smuggling.…
Major Cocaine Bust for HNLMS Groningen & US Coast Guard
HNLMS Groningen intercepted almost 2.1 kilos of cocaine in drug seizures in the Caribbean. This already happened on 11 and 12 September but was only announced today. In the first…
Royal IHC Maintenance of Three Royal Netherlands Navy Ships
The Department of Material Maintenance (DMI) and Royal IHC have signed a contract for the execution of dock-related maintenance on the HNLMS Snellius, HNLMS Luymes and HNLMS Mercuur. The contract…
HNLMS Groningen Nabs 2,600 KGs of Drugs in Caribbean Sea
HNLMS Groningen has intercepted almost 2,600 kilos of drugs in the Caribbean Sea. There were 2 catches. More than 2,000 kilos were seized yesterday and 560 kilos last month. The…
HNLMS Groningen Intercepts Drug Boats With Targeted Fire
With warning shots and targeted fire, the navy managed to stop two drug shipments in the Caribbean Sea. In these actions last Thursday and Friday night, more than 1,900 kilograms…
Groningen Fishes 241 Kilos of Drugs From the Caribbean Sea
HNLMS Groningen has intercepted 241 kilos of contraband. The action took place on the night of 4-5 June near the Windward Islands. That was announced today. It is the patrol…
Groningen Makes First Drug Bust in Current Caribbean Deployment
HNLMS Groningen has made the first drug seizure since the navy ship is active in the Caribbean again. During the action in the night from Monday to Tuesday, more than…