Navy tracking system to crack down on drugs smuggling

A SOPHISTICATED new €1.4 million vessel tracking system for the Naval Service is expected to boost the surveillance of drug smuggling ships.

The use of the Recognised Maritime Picture (RMP) will see patrolling naval vessels respond quicker to suspect ships approaching the Irish coastline.

The advanced computerised set-up will bring together on one system satellite images, long range tracking technology as well as the already standard automatic identification systems for vessels.