Navy "Invades" Hash Highway

US Navy Targets ‘Hash Highway'
December 29, 2008
Associated Press

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - The U.S. Navy says it and British forces have seized more than 20 tons of drugs smuggled along a "hash highway" through the waters of the western Indian ocean.

The Navy estimates the narcotics seized since October - mostly hashish - are worth $100 million. It said proceeds could have helped fund militants in Afghanistan.

The seizures occurred in the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Aden along a route the Navy calls the "hash highway" in a Monday statement. The area is also the frequent scene of attacks by Somali pirates.

Navy 5th Fleet spokesman Lt. Nathan Christensen would not say where the drugs originated. But he says many of the narcotics along the route are going "to and from Afghanistan and Pakistan."

Three cheers for the navy.

A job well done. There has been a great deal in the press the last few months about the dangers on the high seas. They have a lot of territory to cover and get a great deal done. Thanks to all the military personnel who were part of this operation. Keep up the good work.

I have to talk to computerwhiz about getting a "Navy" emoticon.

For now I'll salute you with this a Navy pilot.