The Pakistan Navy intercepted two suspicious vessels in the Arabian Sea over a 48-hour operation, recovering a vast consignment of narcotics and demonstrating its maritime interdiction capabilities. The operation was carried out by PNS Yarmouk, operating with the Saudi-led Joint Task Force 150, and has been commended by US CENTCOM for its effectiveness.
Authorities recovered two tonnes of crystal meth, 350 kilograms of ice and 50 kilograms of cocaine from the two boats. The seized drugs are valued at approximately $972.4 million, a figure that officials describe as nearly $1 billion, underscoring the scale of the haul and the threat posed by maritime trafficking routes.
US Central Command issued praise for the successful action, highlighting the role of multinational cooperation in disrupting transnational crime. Saudi Royal Navy Commander Fahd Al-Juwaid called the operation an example of outstanding global collaboration, while the Pakistan Navy emphasised that its personnel acted with professionalism and precision.
The Pakistan Navy said the operation reinforces its commitment to safeguarding regional waters and supporting allied task forces in counter-narcotics and maritime security missions. Continued vigilance at sea, officials noted, remains crucial to preventing large-scale smuggling that threatens regional stability and public safety.
