In a highly coordinated and intelligence-driven operation, the Pakistan Navy, in collaboration with the Directorate of Excise, Taxation & Anti-Narcotics (South Zone Balochistan) and the Joint Maritime Information Coordination Centre (JMICC), has successfully intercepted a massive consignment of illegal drugs and alcoholic substances in the general maritime area off Kund Malir, located along Pakistan’s southwestern coast.

This joint counter-narcotics operation led to the seizure of an enormous quantity of hashish, ICE (crystal methamphetamine), and liquor, with the market value of the recovered contraband estimated at a staggering Rs 24.28 billion. The operation signifies one of the largest maritime drug busts in Pakistan’s history and underscores the increasing role of multi-agency cooperation in tackling transnational drug trafficking networks that exploit Pakistan’s maritime domain.

The intelligence-based operation, carried out with precision, highlights the evolving capabilities of the Pakistan Navy and civilian law enforcement bodies in detecting, intercepting, and dismantling narcotics smuggling channels before they reach domestic or international black markets. The coordinated effort reflects an escalated maritime security strategy, focusing not only on conventional defense but also on non-traditional threats such as drug trafficking, smuggling, and organized crime that threaten national security and regional stability.

According to initial reports, the seizure was made possible due to effective surveillance and maritime domain awareness. Officials from the Directorate of Excise and Anti-Narcotics, along with Pakistan Navy personnel, worked in tandem, launching the operation in response to actionable intelligence. The confiscated narcotics were being trafficked via sea routes, a method increasingly exploited by cartels seeking to avoid land-based border security and law enforcement.

The Joint Maritime Information Coordination Centre (JMICC) played a pivotal role by facilitating real-time information sharing between maritime stakeholders. This operation showcases the effectiveness of inter-agency communication and real-time coordination in neutralizing sophisticated trafficking operations that often span international waters and involve multi-national criminal networks.

Officials confirmed that further investigations are underway to determine the origins, intended routes, and possible foreign links associated with the seized consignment. This may involve the deployment of naval forensic teams, tracking of vessel patterns, and review of prior maritime incidents along the Arabian Sea coastline.

The successful interdiction of narcotics valued at over Rs 24 billion not only delivers a strong blow to criminal enterprises but also sends a clear message regarding Pakistan’s commitment to securing its coastal waters and combating the global drug trade. This achievement is expected to strengthen regional cooperation in the fight against narcotics and enhance Pakistan’s credibility in international anti-drug enforcement forums.