ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy ships HUNAIN and YARMOOK seized more than 2,800 kilograms of narcotics valued at an estimated $750 million during a joint counter-narcotics operation in the Arabian Sea, the military said.
The ships intercepted a suspicious boat while on routine patrol and recovered the drugs from concealed compartments during a boarding operation, according to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations, the military’s media wing.
Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf commended the officers and crew for their professionalism and vigilance, reaffirming the Pakistan Navy’s commitment to maritime security and combating illicit trafficking at sea.
President Asif Ali Zardari also praised the Navy personnel for the successful operation, commending the officers and crew of HUNAIN and YARMOOK for their professionalism and vigilance.
The president appreciated the Navy’s role in preventing illegal activities in maritime areas and safeguarding maritime security.
“Pakistan Navy is playing a valuable role in protecting the country’s maritime boundaries and sea routes,” Zardari said, according to the President’s Office.
He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to promoting peace and security and combating illicit activities.
