Normandy intercepts an illicit shipment of advanced weapons [Image 4 of 4]

AT SEA

02.09.2020

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Lehman 

U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 5th Fleet           

200209-N-PC620-0005 ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 09, 2020) The crew of the guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), in accordance with international law, seized an illicit shipment of advanced weapons and weapon components, which held 358 surface-to-air missile components and “Dehlavieh” anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM), intended for the Houthis in Yemen, aboard a stateless dhow during a maritime interdiction operation in the U.S. Fifth Fleet area of operations, Feb. 9, 2020. Maritime security operations, as conducted by the U.S. Fifth Fleet, entail routine patrols to determine pattern of life in the maritime as well as to enhance mariner-to-mariner relations. These operations reassure allies and partners and preserve freedom of navigation and free flow of commerce. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael H. Lehman)

• Date Taken: 02.09.2020
• Date Posted: 02.13.2020 13:06
• Photo ID: 6095917
• VIRIN: 200209-N-PC620-1005
• Resolution: 1234x924
• Size: 232.1 KB
• Location: AT SEA