HMC Ships Edmonton and Saskatoon Return Home after Successful Deployment

News Release

April 29, 2016 – Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

Her Majesty’s Canadian Ships (HMCS) Edmonton and Saskatoon returned to Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt today after a successful six-week deployment on Operation CARIBBE. The ships seized and disrupted a total of 3935 kg of cocaine while working with the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and embedded Law Enforcement Detachments during the operation.

Quotes

“I am extremely proud of each and every sailor on board Saskatoon. Their achievements over the last three months reflect the Government of Canada’s goal of contributing to regional security in Central and South America and deterring transnational crime which affects the lives of Canadians and our neighbours. Our successes validate the training, hard work, and the seamless collaboration with our U.S. partners. The crew has earned a very warm homecoming and happy reunion with their friends and family.”
Lieutenant-Commander Todd Bacon, Commanding Officer, HMCS Saskatoon

“The successful interdictions conducted by Edmonton and its embarked USCG Law Enforcement Detachment were the result of excellent pre-deployment training, tireless teamwork and dedicated mission focus. All members of Edmonton’s team – the crew, and the families and friends at home – should be very proud of their accomplishments.”
Lieutenant-Commander Lucas Kenward, Commanding Officer, HMCS Edmonton

Quick Facts

HMC Ships Edmonton and Saskatoon worked jointly with USCG Law Enforcement Detachments, the U.S. military and partner navies in the region to carry out the disruptions and seizures in support of Operation CARIBBE.
Operation CARIBBE is Canada’s ongoing contribution to Operation MARTILLO – the multinational campaign against transnational criminal organizations in the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea.
The CAF have conducted Operation CARIBBE since November 2006, and remain committed to working with Western Hemisphere and European partners to address security challenges in the region, including the disruption of illicit trafficking operations.

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