Pakistan Navy seizes 1,500kg hashish worth US$3 million in Arabian Sea

KARACHI (Dunya News) – The Pakistan Navy has intercepted a major narcotics shipment in the Arabian Sea, with PNS YAMAMA seizing 1,500 kilogrammes of hashish valued at nearly US$3 million.

The operation, conducted during a Regional Maritime Security Patrol (RMSP), underscores the PN’s unwavering commitment to countering illicit activities and ensuring a secure maritime environment.

Deployed on RMSP duties, PNS YAMAMA identified and intercepted the suspicious vessel, successfully preventing a significant quantity of narcotics from reaching regional markets. The seizure reflects the navy’s sustained vigilance and professionalism in tackling maritime crime, and highlights its proactive role in regional security efforts alongside international partners.

PNS YAMAMA deployed on Regional Maritime Security Patrol in the Arabian Sea, seized 1,500 kg of hashish worth nearly USD 3 million, reaffirming PN’s steadfast commitment to countering illicit activities and ensuring a secure maritime environment. pic.twitter.com/POz8VpMxoH

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This operation follows a string of major seizures in recent months. In November, PNS Tabuk captured over 2,000 kilogrammes of methamphetamine, or ice, in the Arabian Sea, a bust valued at US$130 million. The operation was conducted under the Saudi-led Combined Task Force 150 (CTF-150), a multinational coalition including the United States, demonstrating the importance of multinational cooperation in maritime security.

Pakistan Navy seizes $130 million meth shipment in Arabian Sea

Earlier, in October, PN Yarmook intercepted narcotics worth more than US$972 million from sailboats in the Arabian Sea. In August, coordinated efforts with the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) led to the capture of 1,250 kilogrammes of illicit drugs, valued at US$38 million, off Balochistan’s Pasni coast.

The Pakistan Navy emphasises that these operations not only protect national maritime interests but also support global maritime security under the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.