Jacksonville, FL. — USS Shamal was welcomed back into port for the final time at Naval Station Mayport Saturday.
While the ship may be small, its time at sea made a large impact.
“Seven suspected narco traffickers were detained, and they’re going to be prosecuted,” Lt. Commander Daniel O’Neill said.
Working alongside the U.S. Coast Guard and a team from Kings Bay Georgia, they executed about six chases. Sailors seized 4,789 pounds of marijuana—an estimated street value of $8 million.
This was the last mission for USS Shamal. Sailors seized more than 4,000 pounds of marijuana over the course of about 3 months. The ship will now be decommissioned @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/rHYlLGyR38
— Meghan Moriarty (@MeghanANjax) September 12, 2020
“It’s an honor to be in command of a crew, especially during the last patrol. So we’re looking forward to honoring the legacy of the ship and the name of the Shamal,” Lt. Commander O’Neill said.
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