Seizure of Narcotics by Pakistan Maritime Security Agency and Anti Narcotics Force

Karachi (HRNW) In a Joint intelligence based Counter Narcotics Operation by Pakistan Maritime Security Agency and Anti Narcotics Force, smuggling of narcotics was averted. During the operation 07 smugglers including 06 foreigners were apprehended in North Arabian Sea and approx. 460 KGs of Narcotics was recovered from a stateless boat. The value of narcotics in International market is estimated to be Rs 4.4 Billion (PKR). The seized narcotics alongwith smugglers have been handed over to Anti Narcotics Force for further investigation and legal proceedings including investigation of involvement of any of the apprehended individual or group in other antistate activities and completion of legal formalities.
Successful operation by Pakistan Maritime Security Agency and Anti Narcotics Force resulting in seizure of narcotics is a testament to the fact that we are vigilant and remains committed in preventing use of Pakistani waters for any unlawful act/ purposes. Pakistan Maritime Security Agency will continue to shoulder its national obligations and responsibility to establish lawful order at sea.