Pakistan and US Seize 463kg Crystal Meth Worth Rs. 5.8 Billion
Pakistan and the United States have seized 463 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine in a joint counter-narcotics operation targeting a drug … Read More The post Pakistan and US Seize 463kg Crystal Meth Worth Rs. 5.8 Billion appeared first on ProPakistani .
On August 30, Pakistani and US authorities jointly dismantled a drug trafficking network, seizing 463 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine. According to officials, the illegal substance was valued at around $21 million, or roughly Rs. 5.82 billion. The operation was conducted by Pakistan's Anti-Narcotics Force and the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
The authorities intercepted containers that were allegedly destined for shipment from Pakistan to Colombo, Sri Lanka. In addition to Pakistani and US law enforcement agencies, Sri Lankan authorities also participated in the operation. Several suspects were apprehended during the raid. This joint effort is part of a broader collaboration between Pakistan and the US to combat international drug trafficking and dismantle narcotics networks in the region.
The US Embassy emphasized that Washington remains committed to supporting Pakistan's counter-narcotics initiatives, including providing training assistance to the country's Anti-Narcotics Force.
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