Members of the RCMP sea response team and the crew of HMCS Regina. Stopped, boarded and seized an unidentified ship of Canada's West Coast.
Dozens of would-be migrants were towed into a Victoria port Saturday after a large-scale, two-day military and police operation kicked into gear following a tip that the vessel had sailed unannounced into Canadian waters.
RCMP Practise ship take over procedures.
In all, 76 men were led off the ship and were believed to be in good health, considering the voyage they had just undertaken, Rob Johnston, of the Canada Border Services Agency, said at a news conference.
Their vessel, the Ocean Lady, was also described as being in decent condition.
Assistant RCMP Commissioner Al MacIntyre said officials received reports on Thursday of a vessel in Canadian waters off Vancouver Island behaving in an inconsistent manner.
On Friday afternoon, the naval vessel HMCS Regina approached the Ocean Lady in waters near Port Renfrew and an armed emergency response team boarded it and took control, said MacIntyre.
No shots were fired and there were no injuries. The ship was towed to Vancouver Island and sits alongside awaiting further investigation.
The RCMP vessels Higgitt and Lindsay, and the Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Regina, escorted the ship to Victoria harbour after it was intercepted.
MacKay said Canada was not at risk and added the navy and RCMP responded brilliantly.
Well done RCMP and the Crew of HMCS Regina
I Hope that the following link works for you if not please copy and paste into your browser.
http://www.vancouversun.com/Langley%20students%20honour%20Canadian%20soldiers%20killed%20Afghanistan/2079076/story.html
This wonderful Remembrance day project by Art Students and Art Teachers in Langley BC came to me via e mail from Ed Oursien in NB. Thanks again Ed for a very moving and appropriate story. With Nov 11 not too far a way.
Remember Everyone Deployed
Nil Sine Labore
Robby
