The Royal Navy says it has seized 11 « mailbag-sized » sacks of crystal meth in the Middle East.

HMS Defender spotted the « suspicious » ship while patrolling the Arabian Sea for smugglers and traffickers.

Sailors and Royal Marines boarded the ship, and found a total haul of 131kg.

HMS Defender’s commanding officer said he was « proud » they had seized a « significant quantity » of drugs that could have potentially reached the UK.

Cdr Richard Hewitt added: « This has been a real boost for the ship’s company as they face Christmas away from their loved ones. »

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