ISPR: Confiscated Drugs Worth $145 Million in International Market. In a successful anti-narcotics operation in the North Arabian Sea, the Pakistan Navy has seized a significant shipment of Indian-made narcotic pills and other drugs valued at $145 million in the international market, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
The confiscated drugs include approximately 2,000 kilograms of hashish, 370 kilograms of ice, and 50 kilograms of heroin. The seized narcotics have been handed over to officials from the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF), as stated by the military’s media wing. The Pakistan Navy remains vigilant in preventing all forms of illegal activities within the region’s maritime boundaries.
According to the Pakistan Navy’s announcement, the counter-narcotics operations were carried out in collaboration with ANF officials on October 8, with the drug seizure attributed to PNF Hunain. The consignment also contained 10,000 illegal Indian-made pills known for their narcotic properties.
“Successful operations by the Pakistan Navy and Anti-Narcotics Force, leading to the seizure of a substantial quantity of drugs, highlight the Navy’s commitment to combating illegal activities and non-traditional threats,” the statement emphasized.
Just last week, the Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) Zulfiquar successfully interdicted a vessel in the North Arabian Sea carrying 1.3 tonnes of hashish valued at around $26 million during the Focused Operation “Himalayan Spirit.” This operation is part of the Pakistan Navy’s leadership of Combined Task Force (CTF) 150, aimed at disrupting illicit maritime activities.
