Pakistan Navy seizes 380 kilograms of narcotics in North Arabian Sea operation

In this handout photograph, taken and released by Director General Public Relations Pakistan Navy, Navy personnel gesture for a group photo after a seizure of 380 kilograms of highly valuable drugs in an operation in North Arabian Sea. (Photo courtesy: Pakistan Navy)

• Pakistan Navy frequently carries out such narcotics seizure operations in the country’s territorial waters
• Last year, it seized over 4,000 kgs of hashish worth more than $65 million with the Anti-Narcotics Force

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Navy carried out an anti-narcotics operation in the North Arabian Sea, according to the military’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), on Saturday, adding that they seized 380 kilograms of highly valuable drugs in the process.
The Pakistan Navy, in collaboration with other law enforcement agencies, frequently carries out such narcotics seizure operations in the country’s territorial waters.
Last year in May, it seized over 4,000 kilograms of hashish worth over $65 million with the country’s Anti-Narcotics Force.
The operation was described as part of Pakistan’s efforts to curb a range of illegal activities, including drug trafficking, in its maritime zones.
“In an anti-narcotics operation based on intelligence, PNS Yarmook seized 380 kilograms of highly valuable drugs in the North Arabian Sea,” the ISPR said. “The seized drugs are worth thousands of dollars in the international market.”
The official statement noted the development was the result of the Pakistan Navy’s effective surveillance at sea.
“Pakistan Navy warships regularly perform duties to prevent drug smuggling, maritime piracy, and human trafficking at sea,” it added.