Pakistan Navy seizes $750m worth of narcotics in Arabian Sea during joint operation

On Saturday, the Pakistan Navy announced the seizure of narcotics valued at approximately $750 million in the Arabian Sea during a joint counter-narcotics operation. The operation, carried out by the navy's PNS Hunain and PNS Yarmook ships as part of their maritime security efforts, involved intercepting a suspicious boat during routine patrols.

Following a boarding operation, over 2,800 kilograms of narcotics were recovered from concealed compartments on board the vessel. This significant drug seizure underscores the Pakistan Navy's ongoing surveillance, vigilance, and dedication to regional maritime security, global peace, and the fight against illicit trafficking at sea.

Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf expressed his appreciation for the professionalism, vigilance, and dedication of the officers and crew involved in the operation, emphasizing the navy's commitment to safeguarding national maritime interests and maintaining order at sea. Earlier this year, the navy intercepted smaller shipments of drugs, with the value estimated at around $215 million in June and over $972 million in October.