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06-25-2007, 06:00 PM
The United States Navy has visited Santo Domingo and brought two gifts. The HSV-2 SWIFT dropped anchor in Sans Souci as part of the program to strengthen the Dominican Navy's capacity to intercept drug traffickers and illegal immigrants. The SWIFT is a high-speed catamaran, designed to provide support for smaller fast boats as well as carry out missions in its own right. The crew of the SWIFT will assist in the continued training of the new fast boat crews, who had previously received training in the United States. The fast boats are capable of speeds in excess of 70 miles per hour (60 knots), and require a highly trained crew for optimum service. The assistance program is part of Operation Lasting Friendship.
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