Pakistan Navy sailors search a suspicious drug-laden dhow in the Arabian Sea. Photo: INP
ISLAMABAD:
Pakistan Navy ship TABUK conducted a major counter-narcotics operation, seizing over 2,000 kg of methamphetamine (ICE) from a stateless dhow in the Arabian Sea, according to a statement by the Director General of Public Relations (Navy) on Wednesday.
The statement said PNS TABUK was operating on a regional maritime security patrol (RMSP) in support of the Saudi-led Combined Task Force 150 (CTF-150) under the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF). This operation marks the “third consecutive successful interdiction” of Pakistan Navy ships in the last two months.
The intercepted dhow was deemed suspicious and towed by ICE has an estimated regional wholesale value of $130 million, the press release said.
“These successful operations demonstrate the Pakistan Navy’s sustained resolve and unwavering commitment against illicit maritime trafficking. The scale of the operation, coupled with its flawless execution, underscores not only the Navy’s professionalism but also the effectiveness of multinational coordination under the CMF,” the statement said.
The statement added that the Pakistan Navy remains committed to protecting national maritime interests, upholding the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and contributing to global maritime security.
(With input from APP)
