US EditionHigh Seas Haul: Pakistan Navy Seizes $972M in Narcotics
Pakistani navy and Saudi-led forces seized over two tons of crystal meth and cocaine worth $972 million in coordinated operations targeting illicit trafficking in the Arabian Sea.
- On Oct. 18, Saudi-led Combined Task Force 150 and the Pakistan Navy seized narcotics worth more than $972,000,000 in the Arabian Sea after boarding two dhow sailing boats.
- Focused Operation AL MASMAK began Oct. 16 under Saudi Arabia's coordination, integrating Pakistani, French, Spanish and U.S. naval assets to support CTF 150’s mission to deter illicit trafficking.
- The crew found vessels not transmitting on AIS, no markings, and seized 350 kg of ICE worth $140,000,000 and 50 kg of cocaine.
- Royal Saudi Naval Forces Commodore Fahad Aljoiad described the operation as `one of the most successful narcotics seizures for CMF` while US Central Command and Pakistan Navy officials praised the PNS Yarmook crew's professionalism and role in regional security.
- The Combined Maritime Force is a 47-nation partnership patrolling 3.2 million square miles to uphold the international rules-based order; US Central Command said CMF patrols disrupt smuggling in busy shipping lanes.
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High Seas Haul: Pakistan Navy Seizes $972M in Narcotics
High Seas Haul: Pakistan Navy Seizes $972M in Narcotics In a significant maritime operation, the Pakistan Navy announced on Wednesday its interception of narcotics valued at nearly $972 million in the North Arabian Sea. This operation was carried out with the support of a Saudi-led task force.The navy's ship, YARMOOK, played a crucial role in this successful mission, acting under the auspices of the Combined Task Force of the Combined Maritime F…
A Pakistani navy ship seized narcotics worth about $1 billion from sailing vessels in the Arabian Sea, the US Central Command confirmed on Tuesday. The Combined Maritime Forces, a naval partnership that includes the United States, said the Pakistani naval vessel PNS Yarmook last week seized two different traditional sailing vessels within 48 hours. According to foreign media, the crew seized several tons of crystal methamphetamine, worth over $9…
Meth, cocaine worth nearly $1 billion seized from 2 sailboats in the Arabian Sea, U.S. confirms
A Pakistani navy ship seized narcotics worth more than $972 million from sailboats in the Arabian Sea, U.S. Central Command confirmed on Tuesday.The Combined Maritime Forces, a naval partnership that includes the United States, said the Pakistani naval vessel PNS Yarmook last week intercepted two different traditional sailing vessels, known as dhows, within 48 hours.The crew seized several tons of crystal methamphetamine, worth over $960 million…
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