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Pakistan Navy conducts 2 counter-narcotics operations, seizes drugs worth $96m: ISPR

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The Pakistan Navy conducted two counter-narcotics operations off the coast of the Arabian Sea, seizing narcotics worth approximately $96 million. The operations were carried out by Pakistan Navy Ship Yarmook and involved intercepting two dhows where 850 kilograms of ice and 2,000 kilograms of hashish/cannabis were found hidden inside the vessels. These seizures demonstrate the navy’s ongoing commitment to combating illicit trafficking in the region. Following the operations, the seized narcotics were taken into custody and will be handed over to relevant authorities for further legal proceedings. President Asif Ali Zardari commended the Pakistan Navy's efforts, highlighting their vigilance and dedication to regional maritime security.

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In a press release, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said Pakistan Navy Ship Yarmook conducted the operations “at extended ranges from [the] Pakistani coast, resulting in [the] successful seizure of a large cache of narcotics”.
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🔮 The seized narcotics, valued at approximately $96m, were taken into custody and will subsequently be handed over to the authorities concerned for further disposal and legal proceedings, according to ISPR. “The successful operations reflect the Pakistan Navy’s sustained presence, vigilance and commitment to regional maritime security and the fight against illicit trafficking at sea,” the statement concluded.
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Pakistan Navy conducts 2 counter-narcotics operations, seizes drugs worth $96m: ISPR · assertive framing

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The Pakistan Navy seized narcotics worth approximately $96 million during two successful counter-narcotics operations while deployed in the Arabian Sea, the military’s media wing said on Wednesday. asserted
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In a press release, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said Pakistan Navy Ship Yarmook conducted the operations “at extended ranges from [the] Pakistani coast, resulting in [the] successful seizure of a large cache of narcotics”. asserted
Yarmook → say → narcotics
“During the operations, two dhows were intercepted, and approximately 850 kilogrammes of ice and 2,000kg of hashish/cannabis were recovered from concealed compartments inside the vessels,” it said. asserted
it → intercept → vessels
The seized narcotics, valued at approximately $96m, were taken into custody and will subsequently be handed over to the authorities concerned for further disposal and legal proceedings, according to ISPR. “The successful operations reflect the Pakistan Navy’s sustained presence, vigilance and commitment to regional maritime security and the fight against illicit trafficking at sea,” the statement concluded. uncertain
statement → seize → sea
President Asif Ali Zardari paid tribute to the Pakistan Navy for its successful counter-narcotics operations in the Arabian Sea. asserted
Zardari → pay → Sea
In a statement, he said that the “navy’s role in preventing illegal activities within the country’s maritime boundaries and safeguarding regional maritime security was commendable”. asserted
role → say → security
He commended the navy’s continuous vigilance, readiness and resolve against illicit drug smuggling at sea. asserted
He → commend → sea
Last month, the Pakistan Navy seized narcotics worth approximately $750m during a joint counter-narcotics operation in the Arabian Sea. asserted
Navy → seize → Sea
The operation was conducted by Pakistan Navy ships Hunain and Yarmook under the ambit of maritime security operations. asserted
operation → conduct → operations
In June, the navy seized around two tonnes of drugs — 1,500kg of hashish and 500kg of ice — near the coastline of Gwadar. asserted
navy → seize → Gwadar
The value of seized drugs was estimated at around $215m in the international market. asserted
value → seize → market
In October last year, the navy seized narcotics worth more than $972m from sailboats in the Arabian Sea. asserted
navy → seize → Sea
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