It was not flying any country's flag and did not appear to be fishing.
The crew seized 11 mail-bag-sized sacks of crystal meth with a total joint weight of around 130 kilograms, and a street value estimated at 3.3 million pounds (4.3 million dollars).
Commander Richard Hewitt said he was "really proud" the crew had intercepted the drugs before they reached the streets, but did not specify where the drugs had come from or if the vessel had a clear destination.
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