Pakistan’s Navy says it seizes narcotics worth about $750 million during a counter-narcotics operation in the Arabian Sea. The navy reports that ships PNS Hunain and PNS Yarmook intercept a suspicious vessel during patrols and carry out a boarding after which narcotics are recovered from concealed compartments. The amount recovered is more than 2,800 kilograms, according to the navy’s statement.
The outlets describe the action as part of broader maritime security efforts and highlight the Navy’s role in combating illicit trafficking at sea. Dawn and The Express Tribune both cite remarks by the Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, who commends the participating personnel and reiterates the service’s commitment to safeguarding national maritime interests and maintaining order at sea.
Dawn also places the seizure in context of earlier drug interdictions by the Navy, including a June seizure near Gwadar and a larger October seizure in the Arabian Sea. While all accounts focus on the same operation and figures, the emphasis varies slightly between reporting the seizure details and underscoring the Navy’s continuing anti-trafficking campaign.
