Staff Reporter
Karachi
The Pakistan Navy along with the Anti Narcotics Force seized 100kg crystal drugs from Pasni, Balochistan.
The approximate value of seized drugs is Rs3 billion, said a news release issued by Pakistan Navy here on Friday.
The operation was carried out on intelligence based information and the drugs were to be smuggled to unknown destination thorough Arabian Sea.
The seized drugs were handed over to Anti-Narcotics Force for further legal proceedings.
The successful execution of joint Anti-Narcotics Operation against narcotics smuggling is a demonstration that despite prevailing COVID-19 pandemic situation, the criminals are active and Pakistan Navy is vigilant to counter such illegal activities.
Pakistan Navy remains committed to thwart the misuse of Pakistan Maritime Zones for any unlawful act/purpose.
Minister for Narcotics Control Muhammad Azam Khan Swati on Friday congratulated the Pak Navy and Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) on a successful operation which resulted in a major seizure of narcotics worth around Rs 3 billion.
The minister said that such action by ANF during the phase of COVID-19 was appreciable as seized contraband included 100 kg of crystal methamphetamine.
He said that drug free society was among the top priority of the government and future of the young generation would be protected through strict action against those involved in drug pushing activities.
The minister said that drug smugglers were the enemies of humanity and they would not be spared. All out efforts would be made to protect the country as well as region from the menace of drug, he maintained.