KEY POINTS
- Pakistan Navy Ship YAMAMA seizes 1,500 kg of hashish valued at $3 million.
- Operation conducted under the Regional Maritime Security Patrol (RMSP) framework.
- Reinforces Pakistan Navy’s commitment to maritime security and counter-narcotics.
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy Ship YAMAMA, while deployed on a Regional Maritime Security Patrol (RMSP) in the Arabian Sea, has successfully conducted an anti-narcotics operation, seizing 1.5 tonnes of hashish valued at approximately $3 million, the military’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), said in a statement on Sunday.
According to ISPR, the operation underscores the Pakistan Navy’s commitment to combating illicit activities and maintaining security and vigilance in the maritime domain.
Pakistan Navy Ship YAMAMA, while deployed on a Regional Maritime Security Patrol (RMSP) in the Arabian Sea, has successfully conducted an anti-narcotics operation, seizing 1,500 kilograms of hashish worth around 3 million US Dollars@dgprPaknavy @PakistanNavy #RadioPakistan… pic.twitter.com/J7QVsAyNO4
— Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) December 7, 2025
Pakistan Navy routinely undertakes RMSP missions to safeguard national maritime interests through robust vigilance and effective presence at sea.
ISPR added that the Pakistan Navy continues to play a proactive role in collaborative and coordinated maritime security efforts with regional and international partners, contributing significantly to a safe and secure maritime environment.
In October, a Pakistani vessel seized a haul worth nearly $972 million in what authorities described as one of the largest drug seizures ever reported in the North Arabian Sea.
Last month, Pakistan Navy units operating under a Saudi Arabia-led multinational task force seized about 2,000 kg of methamphetamine, valued at roughly $130 million, highlighting the role of regional cooperation in disrupting trafficking networks.
