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- HMS Vigilant: Nine sailors dismissed after failing drugs testsThe men were dismissed from duty from HMS Vigilant - which carries the Trident nuclear deterrent.
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- Trident sailors sacked after drugs test [Subscription]A Trident submarine at the centre of a sex scandal has been plunged into further disarray after nine sailors were reportedly dismissed for testing positive for cocaine.
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- Nine sailors kicked off Brit nuclear submarine after 'sex and cocaine-fuelled parties while docked in US'The crew from HMS Vigilant - which carries Trident - were sent home
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