On 27 Sept, in a joint intelligence based Counter Narc*tics Operation at sea by Pakistan Maritime Security Agency and Pakistan customs, smuggling of a huge cache of narcotics was thwarted. In this operation two seperate boats were apprehended by PMSA ships.
2. Based on intelligence information a very careful plan was made at HQs PMSA. Ships and small crafts were deployed in a professional manner which paid dividends.
3. In the first incident, a PMSA ship spotted a suspicious boat at high seas and started approaching towards her. Despite boat’s attempt to escape, PMSA ship intercepted her successfully. To avoid legal consequences the crew set the boat ablaze and jumped in the sea. PMSA ship prioritized saving of lives and all crew members of the boat were rescued promptly. Despite smugglers attempt to destroy the evidence by sinking the boat, PMSA unit was able to recover drugs thrown in the sea and apprehended the culprits red handed.
4. During rescue and apprehension operation 08 x smugglers alongwith approx 15 Kgs of crystal ice was recovered. Whereas, approx 1000 kgs of crystal ice was sunk with the boat. The value of these narc*tics in international market is estimated to be Rs 45 million and 12.96 Bn respectively. The seized narcotics have been handed over to Pakistan Customs for further legal proceedings.
5. In another incident that took place South of GWADAR, another PMSA ship intercepted a suspicious boat at high seas within EEZ of Pakistan. The boat was boarded and searched. Around 28 Kgs of Hashish was found in the hidden compartments. The boat alongwith 4 x crew were apprehended. The value of intercepted narc*tics is estimated to be Rs 4.0 million.
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