Pakistan Navy conducts 2 counter-narcotics operations, seizes drugs worth $96m: ISPR
The Pakistan Navy seized narcotics worth approximately $96 million during two successful counter-narcotics operations while deployed in the Arabian Sea, the military’s media wing said on Wednesday. In a press release, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said Pakistan Navy Ship Yarmook conducted the operations “at extended ranges from [the] Pakistani coast, resulting in [the] successful seizure…
Two counter-narcotics operations conducted by the Pakistan Navy in the Arabian Sea have resulted in the seizure of drugs valued at approximately $96 million, according to the military's media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The operations, carried out by the Navy ship Yarmook, involved intercepting two dhows and recovering a significant amount of narcotics, including about 850 kilograms of ice and 2,000 kilograms of hashish/cannabis.
The ISPR stated that these operations, which took place at extended ranges from the Pakistani coast, underscore the Navy's commitment to maritime security and its role in preventing illicit drug trafficking at sea. President Asif Ali Zardari acknowledged the Navy's efforts, praising its vigilance and resolve against drug smuggling.
This comes after a joint operation last month, during which the Navy seized narcotics worth $750 million, and a June operation where they intercepted around two tonnes of drugs near Gwadar, valued at $215 million in the international market.
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