ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Navy has seized 5000-kilogram Hashish worth millions of dollars in the market from the smugglers in North Arabian Sea.
A spokesman of Pakistan Navy said the successful operation was carried out in Pakistan Economic Zone.
He said suspects have been handed over to Pakistan Maritime Security Agency for further legal proceedings.
“After gathering credible evidence, Special Warfare teams of PNS Aslat boarded the suspected vessel, undertook a search operation and seized 5,000kgs of Hashish,” said the Pak Navy statement.
The seized narcotics and suspects were later handed over to the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA).
“The success of Pakistan Navy ship in interrupting the flow of narcotics highlights the importance accorded by Pakistan Navy in patrolling the waters of North Indian Ocean to ensure a free flow of legitimate commerce and deny the use of high seas to terrorists and all associated miscreants,” added the statement.
The ship was deployed as part of the Multinational Combined Task Force-150 (CTF-150), which is part of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF).
Task Force-150 is mandated to ensure maritime security to prevent terrorism and associated illegal activities.
