KARACHI: The Pakistan Navy has seized 2,850 kilograms of narcotics worth approximately $96 million during two separate counter-narcotics operations in the Arabian Sea, according to the military’s media wing.
Pakistan Navy Ship YARMOOK intercepted two traditional sailing vessels, commonly known as dhows, operating at considerable distances from Pakistan’s coastline. The operations were conducted as part of the Navy’s continuing efforts to prevent drug trafficking through the country’s maritime domain.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), naval personnel recovered around 850 kilograms of methamphetamine, commonly known as ice, from the vessels. They also seized approximately 2,000 kilograms of hashish and cannabis.
Authorities discovered the narcotics concealed inside compartments within the vessels. The seized drugs were taken into custody and will be handed over to relevant authorities for disposal and further legal proceedings, ISPR said.
The latest seizure highlights Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to disrupt international narcotics trafficking networks operating across the Arabian Sea and wider Indian Ocean region. Maritime routes in these waters have increasingly been targeted by law enforcement agencies seeking to prevent illegal drug shipments.
The Pakistan Navy has carried out several major anti-narcotics operations in recent years. In September 2026, Navy ships HUNAIN and YARMOOK reportedly seized more than 2,800 kilograms of narcotics in another operation.
The latest successful missions demonstrate the Navy’s continued role in securing Pakistan’s maritime routes and preventing illegal activities at sea.
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