HMS Montrose conducts anti-drug smuggling exercise

HMS Montrose conducts anti-drug smuggling exercise

HMS Montrose, a type 23 Frigate is currently docked at the Colombo harbour and is expected to conduct joint naval exercise with the Sri Lankan Navy on anti-drug smuggling efforts in the high seas.Commanded by Conor O’Neill RN, the ship is part of the British Royal Navy with anti-missile, anti-submarine and surface-to-surface capabilities.Commander O’Neill said the HMS Montrose plays a crucial role as a naval defence force