High seas: Failed drug tests see 9 nuclear sub sailors fired by Royal Navy
Nine sailors from one of Britain’s nuclear submarines have been thrown out of the Royal Navy after failing drug tests while on duty, according to the Ministry of Defense.
The crew were tested following reports of drug-fueled parties during a stopover in the US
“We do not tolerate drugs misuse by service personnel. Those found to have fallen short of our high standards face being discharged from service,” a Royal Navy spokesman said.
The positive tests are just the latest scandal to hit the crew of the HMS Vigilant in recent times. Earlier this month, the captain of the nuclear vessel was relieved of his command after it emerged that he is being investigated following allegations of an improper relationship with a female subordinate.
His second-in-command was also taken off HMS Vigilant after reports he had engaged in an extra-marital affair with a female engineer.
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