Wills helps navy locate and monitor smugglers
Thursday, 3 July 2008
Prince William took part in a navy op that seized £40m of cocaine – all in his first week of training with the Royal Navy.
He manned a Lynx helicopter, from where he helped locate and monitor smugglers on a sinking speedboat off Barbados.
The freighter Iron Duke then swooped in for the bust.
Wills – Sub-Lieutenant Wales – also helped bring the haul on board alongside a US Coast Guard detachment.
Commander Mark Newland praised the royal for his part in the mission.
'This was a very challenging operation that unfolded over 3 days,' he tells the Daily Mail. 'Sub-Lt Wales was an integral part of the team and, as an Army officer trained in surveillance, added real value to it.
‘This was a major operation - we don't take people along for joy rides. Sub-Lt Wales has proved to be a very good sailor with no hint of sea-sickness yet.’
William, 26, is on a month-long training post in the West Indies with the Royal Navy.
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