By Shumaila Aslam
Bureau Chief Pakistan
Scandinavian News Agency
Finland
The Pakistan Navy has carried out one of its most successful anti-narcotics operations in recent years, seizing drugs worth over $972 million in the Arabian Sea, according to a statement by the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF).
During a 48-hour operation, the Pakistan Navy ship PNS Yarmook intercepted and searched two suspicious dhows that were sailing without national flags or identification systems. The vessels were found carrying massive quantities of illegal narcotics.
In the first raid, the naval team confiscated over two tons of crystal methamphetamine with an estimated market value of $822 million. Less than two days later, the crew conducted another operation on a second dhow, seizing 350 kilograms of crystal meth valued at $140 million, along with 50 kilograms of cocaine worth approximately $10 million.
Royal Saudi Naval Forces Commodore Fahad Aljoiad, Commander of Combined Task Force 150, praised the successful mission, highlighting the importance of international cooperation.
“The success of this focused operation shows how effective multinational collaboration can be. PNS Yarmook’s crew demonstrated exceptional skill and coordination,” he said.
The CMF, which includes 47 member countries such as the United States, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, is tasked with maintaining maritime security, ensuring safe trade routes, and preventing the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and illegal goods across key global waterways.
The operation reflects Pakistan Navy’s growing commitment to global maritime security and its active role in international anti-smuggling efforts.
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