{"id":15690,"date":"2022-10-10T13:55:55","date_gmt":"2022-10-10T13:55:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/seychelles\/all-news\/president-ramkalawan-congratulates-military-forces-following-arrest-of-iranian-dhow-carrying-drugs"},"modified":"2022-10-10T14:31:13","modified_gmt":"2022-10-10T14:31:13","slug":"president-ramkalawan-congratulates-military-forces-following-arrest-of-iranian-dhow-carrying-drugs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/seychelles\/all-news\/president-ramkalawan-congratulates-military-forces-following-arrest-of-iranian-dhow-carrying-drugs","title":{"rendered":"President Ramkalawan congratulates military forces following arrest of Iranian dhow carrying drugs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Seychelles. <\/strong><\/span><b>President Wavel Ramkalawan, Commander in Chief of the Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF), has congratulated the military forces on the arrest in Seychelles\u2019 exclusive economic zone of an Iranian dhow carrying illicit drugs.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>In a message to chief of defence forces, Brigadier Michael Rosette, he congratulated the Seychelles Coast Guards, the Seychelles Air Force and the Special Forces for a well-coordinated successful mission. \u201cDespite the enormous risks and rough seas, you acted bravely and faced the challenge to complete the operation to intercept the Iranian dhow. You have destroyed an important consignment of heroine and in so doing protected our youth from this poison that is destroying families, relationships and our nation. I salute your determination,\u201d said President Ramkalawan.<\/p>\n<p>He reminded the population that the fight against drugs remains a commitment of his government and made a special appeal to the population of Seychelles to be part of this fight in order for the country to win so that our children can live in a safer environment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/seychelles\">Seychelles<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Seychelles. President Wavel Ramkalawan, Commander in Chief of the Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF), has congratulated the military forces on the arrest in Seychelles\u2019 exclusive economic zone of an Iranian dhow carrying illicit drugs. 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