Pakistan Navy seizes narcotics worth $750 million in Arabian Sea
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- Pakistan Navy seized over 2,800 kg of narcotics in the Arabian Sea.
- The seized drugs are valued at approximately $750 million.
- The operation was conducted by navy ships PNS Hunain and PNS Yarmook.
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The Pakistan Navy conducted a successful counter-narcotics operation in the Arabian Sea, seizing over 2,800 kilogrammes of drugs with an estimated international value of $750 million. The operation was carried out by Pakistan Navy ships HUNAIN and YARMOOK, which intercepted a suspicious fishing boat. The narcotics were found hidden in concealed compartments. Both the Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, and President Asif Ali Zardari praised the professionalism and vigilance of the navy personnel involved, reaffirming Pakistan's commitment to maritime security.
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The Pakistan Navy has seized over 2,800 kilogrammes of narcotics, valued at around $750 million, during a joint counter-narcotics operation in the Arabian Sea.
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The latest operation is one of several major drug seizures by the Pakistan Navy in recent times. In June, the navy confiscated approximately two tonnes of drugs, including 1,500 kilogrammes of hashish and 500 kgs of ‘ice’, near the Gwadar coastline, with an estimated international value of $215 million.
In October of the previous year, another operation in the Arabian Sea resulted in the seizure of narcotics worth more than $972 million from sailboats.
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Pakistan Navy seizes $750m worth of narcotics in Arabian Sea during joint operation
The Pakistan Navy seized narcotics worth approximately $750 million during a joint counter-narcotics operation in the Arabian Sea, according to a statement issued on Saturday. The operation was conducted by Pakistan Navy ships PNS Hunain and PNS Yarm
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).
پاک بحریہ کی بحیرہ عرب میں کارروائی، 750 ملین ڈالر کی منشیات پکڑ لی
پاک بحریہ نے بحیرہ عرب میں مشکوک ماہی گیر کشتی کیخلاف کارروائی کرتے ہوئے 750 ملین ڈالر کی منشیات پکڑ لی۔
A significant success for the Pakistan Navy. Removing this much from the supply chain has a real public health benefit.
Bilkul. It is good to see such consistent results. The smugglers’ methods seem to be getting more sophisticated, so this vigilance is essential.
Indeed, a commendable operation. I wonder what the standard procedure is for the safe disposal of such a large quantity of seized narcotics.
Aapki baat sahi hai technology ke baray mein. Lekin yeh ‘suspicious fishing boat’ wali baat bhi ahem hai, kyun ke in samundaron mein aam machheron aur ghalat logon mein farq karna buhat mushkil kaam hoga.
That’s a good question. The article also highlights the role of modern naval assets. Consistent investment in technology and training seems to be paying off.