UK Royal Marines interdict drug-laden boat in Gulf of Oman

Meanwhile, the Wildcat returned to refuel and embark a maritime sniper team to close in for the interception.

When the helicopter appeared over the skiffs, their crews immediately increased speed to more than 40 knots and began hurling their cargo into the water to reduce weight. Ultimately, it led to two of the skiffs being abandoned – but not the third, which persisted in trying to get away.