Key Takeaways
- Pakistan Navy seized 2,800 kilograms of narcotics worth $750 million.
- The operation was conducted by ships HUNAIN and YARMOOK.
- President Zardari and Prime Minister Sharif praised the Navy’s efforts.
The Pakistan Navy has seized 2,800 kilograms of narcotics with an estimated value of $750 million during a joint counter-narcotics operation in the Arabian Sea.
The operation was carried out by the Navy ships HUNAIN and YARMOOK, which were conducting a routine patrol when they intercepted a suspicious boat.
Navy personnel conducted a boarding operation and recovered the narcotics from concealed compartments on the boat.
Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf praised the officers and crew of the two ships for their professionalism and vigilance.
He reaffirmed the Pakistan Navy’s commitment to maritime security and efforts to combat illicit trafficking at sea.
President Asif Ali Zardari also commended the personnel involved in the operation, highlighting the Navy’s role in protecting Pakistan’s maritime boundaries and sea routes.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated the officers and personnel, praising their professionalism, vigilance, and surveillance.
He emphasized the Navy’s importance in preventing illegal trafficking through the sea.
