ANF seizes record 47kg of cocaine at Karachi Port

The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) on Friday seized 47 kilogrammes of cocaine from an imported container during a major operation at Karachi Port, terming it the largest cocaine bust in the force's history.

Cocaine, unlike hashish and heroin, is not produced locally and is imported for high-end clients in the posh localities. According to ANF officials, the successful and historic raid foiled an attempt to smuggle narcotics into Pakistan.

The seized consignment, valued at millions of dollars in the international market, was hidden skillfully inside a container of imported scrap.

Officials said the operation was based on intelligence profiling and risk assessment, which identified seven suspicious containers scheduled to be transported to Gujranwala. Before dispatch, ANF teams carried out a meticulous inspection of all seven containers, leading to the recovery of cocaine from one of them.

ANF described the seizure as evidence of its professional expertise, noting that the drugs had been concealed with considerable sophistication. The force emphasised that it continues to perform its duties effectively across seaports, dry ports, highways, inter-provincial routes, and airports.

Authorities reiterated their commitment to eliminating the menace of narcotics from the country, declaring that the Karachi Port operation marks a significant step in the ongoing fight against drug trafficking.