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Pakistan Navy, Coast Guards Seize $110M in Narcotics in Gwadar Operation
Pakistan Navy and Coast Guards seized 1,050 kg hashish and 200 kg methamphetamine worth $110 million during a joint operation in Gwadar’s Jiwani area, targeting drug networks funding terrorism.
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by News Desk
2026-03-07
Pakistan Navy, Coast Guards Seize $110M in Narcotics in Gwadar Operation

The Pakistan Coast Guards and Pakistan Navy successfully intercepted a large consignment of narcotics in the mountainous terrain of the Jiwani area near Gwadar, officials confirmed on Saturday.

According to a spokesperson for the Pakistan Coast Guards, authorities recovered 1,050 kilograms of hashish and 200 kilograms of methamphetamine (ice) hidden in remote locations, intended to be smuggled out of Pakistan via maritime routes. The estimated international market value of the seized drugs is around $110 million.

The spokesperson highlighted that the operation targeted sophisticated drug smuggling networks, which often generate financial resources for terrorist organizations, making their dismantling critical for national security.

Pakistan’s strategic geographic position makes it a key transit route for international drug trafficking. According to the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF), traffickers are increasingly concealing narcotics in everyday items—including sports goods, surgical instruments, and textile shipments—to evade detection.

Experts note that transnational drug trafficking has evolved into a sophisticated global enterprise. Criminal networks rely on facilitators in multiple jurisdictions and rapidly adapt routes and concealment methods, making coordinated international enforcement and intelligence-based operations essential.

The Pakistan Coast Guards reaffirmed their commitment to combating drug trafficking, dismantling illicit networks, and preventing resources from reaching terrorist groups.

This seizure underscores Pakistan’s proactive approach to maritime security and the disruption of transnational criminal enterprises that threaten both national and regional stability.
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