PN, PMSA seize huge quantity of narcotics in Arabian Sea

On June 01, Pak Navy Ship Yarmook confiscated 380 kilograms of narcotics in an operation in North Arabian Sea

By Muhammad Anis
June 05, 2024
Navy personnel pose for a group photo after a seizure of drugs in an operation in North Arabian Sea in this handout photograph released by Director General Public Relations Pakistan Navy. — Pakistan Navy/File
Navy personnel pose for a group photo after a seizure of drugs in an operation in North Arabian Sea in this handout photograph released by Director General Public Relations Pakistan Navy. — Pakistan Navy/File

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Navy (PN) and Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) in a joint operation have confiscated huge quantity of narcotics in the North Arabian Sea.

The consignment of illegal and costly drugs was recovered by PMSA Zhob. This is the third successful operation of Pakistan against anti-narcotics activities in the Arabian Sea in less than 10-day time.

On June 01, the Pak Navy Ship Yarmook confiscated 380 kilograms of narcotics in an operation in the North Arabian Sea.

Earlier, on May 28, the Pak Navy Ship Aslat, during regional maritime security petrol, also recovered a huge quantity of narcotics.

“Pakistan Navy and PMSA are maintaining consistent presence on sea for surveillance of sea routes,” the Inter-Services Public Relations in a statement said. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has praised the Pakistan Navy and PMSA for their anti-narcotics operations in North Arabian Sea.