The crew of a British warship pose by £1million of hashish seized while on patrol in the Middle East.
The 2,500kg haul was found in a dhow by Marine Commandos from Type 45 destroyer HMS Defender in the Indian Ocean.
It comes just two months after the crew intercepted 131kg of crystal meth.
Commander Richard Hewitt said: “Once again Defender has seized a significant amount of narcotics.
“This reinforces the Navy’s commitment to ensuring maritime security by disrupting the operations of smugglers and terrorists.”
Armed Forces Minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan said: "Thanks to the work of HMS Defender and her crew, these drugs will never reach the street and the criminal organisations responsible will be dented financially.
"The substantial seizures made by the Combined Task Force are testament to the seamless co-operation between our international partners that keeps our citizens safe."
A navy spokesman said: "The drugs bust unfolded after Defender launched her Wildcat helicopter to begin a search for possible illegitimate marine traffic in the Indian Ocean.
"Before long, a suspicious dhow was identified and HMS Defender sent a boarding team of Royal Marine Commandos
