Pak Navy seizes 1600kg hashish near Gwadar

Dunya News

According to Pak Navy, the captured drug was handed over to anti-narcotics force.

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Pakistan Navy on Wednesday conducted an Intelligence Based Operation (IBO) with Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) off Makran Coast near Gwadar and seized 1600kg of Hashish worth approximately US$ 32 million (Rs5.15 billion).

The consignment was planned to be smuggled abroad. The cache was subsequently handed over to ANF for further disposal. The successful execution of the operation against narcotics’ smuggling is the result of effective monitoring/ surveillance and demonstrates Pakistan Navy’s perseverance to deter, disrupt and deny use of our sea/ coastline for any unlawful activities.

Pakistan Navy will continue to fulfill its national responsibilities with highest level of commitment and dedication.