Pakistan Navy seizes over 2,800kg narcotics worth $750m in Arabian Sea
Pakistan Navy ships HUNAIN and YARMOOK seized more than 2,800 kilogrammes of narcotics, estimated to be worth around $750 million, during a joint counter-narcotics operation in the Arabian Sea, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The ships, while on routine patrol, intercepted a suspicious boat and recovered the narcotics from concealed compartments during a boarding…
The Pakistan Navy intercepted and seized over 2,800 kilograms of narcotics, valued at approximately $750 million, during a joint counter-narcotics operation in the Arabian Sea, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The vessels HUNAIN and YARMOOK, while on routine patrol, intercepted a suspicious boat and recovered the narcotics from concealed compartments during a boarding operation.
The Pakistan Navy's Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, commended the professionalism and vigilance of the officers and crew involved, reaffirming the Navy's commitment to maritime security and combating illicit trafficking at sea. President Asif Ali Zardari also praised the Navy's efforts, highlighting their role in protecting the country's maritime boundaries and sea routes, and reaffirming Pakistan's commitment to promoting peace and security while combating illicit activities.
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