OTTAWA — Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Winnipeg is patroling in the Eastern Pacific as part of Operation CARIBBE 2015, Canada’s contribution to the multinational campaign against transnational criminal organizations in the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean.
HMCS Winnipeg’s deployment marks the beginning of several naval and air deployments under Operation CARIBBE scheduled for 2015.The Canadian Armed Forces (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 to disrupt illicit trafficking operations.
“The Canadian Armed Forces have seen great success on Operation CARIBBE, with our efforts, year after year, directly contributing to the interception of illicit trafficking in the region. The crew of HMCS Winnipeg, along with all of the sailors, airmen and airwomen who will participate on Op CARIBBE 2015, is well-prepared to uphold the CAF’s reputation as steadfast contributors to continental security.”
Lieutenant-General Jonathan Vance, Commander, Canadian Joint Operations Command
Media Relations
Department of National Defence
Phone: 613-996-2353
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Email: mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca
