A billion thanks for capsizing drug smugglers
Among the many successful operations Commander Eugene Ryan was involved in, two in particular resulted in the seizure of €1.2 billion of cocaine.
The Navy turned out in force at its Haulbowline base with a standing-down parade to mark the end of an illustrious career which saw him take charge of four ships and travel 250,000 nautical miles before moving to land-based senior duties.