Operation Manitou
International
Navy
Ballarat returns home from drug-busting deployment
Families warmly welcomed home the crew off HMAS Ballarat after nearly nine months at sea.
International
Navy
More than $1 billion of narcotics seized by HMAS Ballarat
Ballarat has stopped illegal narcotics in excess of AUD$1 billion from funding terrorism and other illegal activity.
International
Navy
Ballarat seizes more drugs
HMAS Ballarat intercepted another 2.6 tonnes of illicit drugs while patrolling international waters in the Arabian Sea.
Capability
Navy
Boardings key to successful mission
Boardings at sea are key to Australian warships achieving counter-piracy, counter-terrorism and counter-narcotics missions.
