Navy Seizes Over 2,800kg Narcotics Worth $750m in Arabian Sea

PNS Hunain and PNS Yarmook intercept a suspicious boat during a routine patrol, recovering drugs hidden in compartments, drawing praise from the president and prime minister.

RRohaanPublished 26 September 2026 at 15:05 PKT1 min read

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Navy Seizes Over 2,800kg Narcotics Worth $750m in Arabian Sea

Pakistan Navy ships PNS Hunain and PNS Yarmook seize over 2,800kg of narcotics worth $750 million during a counter-narcotics operation in the Arabian Sea.

Pakistan Navy ships PNS Hunain and PNS Yarmook have seized more than 2,800 kilograms of narcotics during a joint counter-narcotics operation in the Arabian Sea, according to ISPR. The seized narcotics are estimated to be worth approximately $750 million.

How the Operation Unfolded

According to ISPR, the Navy ships were conducting a routine patrol when they intercepted a suspicious boat. A boarding operation followed, leading to the recovery of the narcotics concealed in hidden compartments of the vessel.

Leadership Reaction

Naval Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf commended the officers and personnel involved, reiterating the Navy's commitment to maritime security. President Asif Zardari paid tribute to the crews of both ships, while PM Shehbaz Sharif and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also praised the operation, with Naqvi saying: "I pay tribute to the entire team that participated in the operation."