1.5 tonnes of hashish seized in Navy Ormara operation

ANF also takes part in intelligence-based operation

The Pakistan Navy on Monday seized 1.5 tonnes of hashish worth millions of dollars during an intelligence-based operation near Ormara in Balochistan.

The operation involved persistent surveillance and intelligence gathering of the area, according to a statement issued by the Pakistan Navy.

The Anti Narcotics Force (ANF) also coordinated with the Pakistan Navy for the operation.

After making the catch, the contraband was handed over to the ANF for disposal.



"The operation demonstrates that the Pakistan Navy is determined in thwarting the illegitimate use of our coastline and sea, and committed to shoulder national and international obligation to establish lawful order at sea across the Indian Ocean," the communique reads.

Earlier this year, the Pakistan Navy Ship ASLAT had seized 5,000kg of hashish valued in millions of dollars while operating in the North Arabian Sea.

The operation by PNS ASLAT had been carried out while undertaking Maritime Security Operations in Pakistani Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

The successful seizure of narcotics was the result of a complex and risky operation involving surveillance and analysis in the area and conduct of special operations.