Pakistan Navy Seizes $1 Billion Worth of Narcotics in Joint Operation
The Pakistan Navy has made a significant capture in the fight against narcotics, seizing an estimated $1 billion worth of narcotics in the Arabian Sea during a joint operation with the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF). The operation took place over a 48-hour period, with the Pakistan Navy ship PNS Yarmook intercepting two sailing vessels that were identified as having no nationality. The seized narcotics include several tonnes of crystal methamphetamine and a small quantity of cocaine.
Key Takeaways:
- The Pakistan Navy has seized an estimated $1 billion worth of narcotics in the Arabian Sea, making it one of the most significant seizures in recent history.
- The operation was carried out in collaboration with the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), a multinational naval partnership that includes the United States and the United Kingdom.
- The seized narcotics include several tonnes of crystal methamphetamine and a small quantity of cocaine, which were intercepted from two sailing vessels with no nationality.
- The operation was led by Royal Saudi Naval Forces Commodore Fahad Aljoiad, commander of the CMF task force, who praised the Pakistan Navy's success.
- This is not the first time the Pakistan Navy has made a significant seizure of narcotics, with CMF website reporting a previous seizure of over $120 million worth of illicit narcotics on 28 September.
Statistics:
- Estimated value of seized narcotics: $1 billion (£820 million)
- Value of previously seized narcotics on 28 September: $120 million (£98 million)
- Total value of seized narcotics: $1.12 billion (£996 million)
- Time period of operation: 48 hours
- Country of operation: Arabian Sea
- Countries involved in the operation: Pakistan, United States, United Kingdom, and Saudi Arabia
Sources:
- Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) statement
- U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) post on X (formerly Twitter)
- Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) website