Key Takeaways
- Pakistan Navy intercepted two dhows in Arabian Sea operations.
- Seized 850kg of ice and 2,000kg of hashish/cannabis worth $96 million.
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif commended naval personnel for successful operations.
The Pakistan Navy has seized narcotics worth approximately $96 million in two separate counter-narcotics operations in the Arabian Sea, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
During these operations, Pakistan Navy Ship Yarmook intercepted two dhows at extended ranges from the Pakistani coast, recovering around 850kg of ice and 2,000kg of hashish/cannabis from concealed compartments inside the vessels.
The seized narcotics have been taken into custody and will be handed over to the relevant authorities for further disposal and legal proceedings, as stated by ISPR.
The successful operations reflect the Pakistan Navy’s sustained presence and vigilance, as well as its commitment to regional maritime security and combating illicit trafficking at sea, according to ISPR.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif commended the Pakistan Navy officers and personnel for their successful counter-narcotics operations, praising their professional competence.
The prime minister highlighted the timely operations as an effective measure against drug smuggling in Pakistan’s maritime domain, according to the Prime Minister’s Office.
The operations demonstrate the ongoing efforts of the Pakistan Navy to maintain maritime security and combat drug trafficking in the region.
The intercepted narcotics include 850kg of ice and 2,000kg of hashish/cannabis, underscoring the scale of the operations and the significant impact on regional drug trafficking networks.
