Pakistan Navy seizes $750m worth of narcotics in Arabian Sea during joint operation
The Pakistan Navy seized narcotics worth approximately $750 million during a joint counter-narcotics operation in the Arabian Sea, according to a statement issued on Saturday. The operation was conducted by Pakistan Navy ships PNS Hunain and PNS Yarmook under the ambit of maritime security operations, the navy’s Director General Public Relations said. According to the statement, the ships…
In a significant counter-narcotics operation, the Pakistan Navy recovered narcotics valued at approximately $750 million in the Arabian Sea, according to a statement released on Saturday. The joint effort was undertaken by the naval vessels PNS Hunain and PNS Yarmook, as part of the country's maritime security initiatives. Their Director General Public Relations disclosed that the ships encountered a suspicious vessel during regular patrols, which led to a boarding operation.
Subsequent examination of the vessel resulted in the confiscation of over 2,800 kilograms of narcotics hidden in the boat's compartments. The Pakistan Navy's Director General Public Relations highlighted the operation as a testament to the navy's consistent monitoring, watchfulness, and unwavering dedication to regional maritime security, global peace, and the struggle against illegal maritime trafficking.
Shortly after the operation, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf lauded the officers and crew of PNS Hunain and PNS Yarmook for their professionalism, watchfulness, and commitment. He emphasized that the Pakistan Navy remains dedicated to protecting national maritime interests and maintaining order at sea, contributing to the security of the global maritime domain.
In June, the navy intercepted around two tonnes of drugs, including 1,500 kilograms of hashish and 500 kilograms of 'ice', near Gwadar's coastline, with an estimated value of $215 million on the international market. Last October, the navy seized narcotics worth more than $972 million from sailboats in the Arabian Sea, underscoring the navy's steadfast commitment to regional maritime security, global peace, and the collective battle against illicit maritime trafficking.
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