The successful interception of a narcotics-laden dhow carrying opioids and cocaine worth 360 million rupees is a powerful testament to the Seychelles Government’s resolute and uncompromising stance against drug trafficking. This operation is not a matter of chance, it is the direct result of a clear, strategic and well-resourced anti-narcotics policy that has equipped our defence and security forces with the intelligence capabilities, training and mandate to act decisively.
By investing in a coordinated multi-agency approach, bringing together the Coast Guard, Air Force, Special Forces and international partners such as the French Navy, the Government has demonstrated that protecting Seychellois communities from the scourge of illicit drugs is not merely a political statement, but a living commitment backed by action.
The Seychelles people can take pride in knowing that their government stands firmly on the frontlines, safeguarding the nation’s waters and its future. This is leadership in action.