Major Dr-ug Seizure Worth Rs 42.2 Billion Near Gwadar
In a significant anti-narcotics operation, Pakistani authorities seized a massive quantity of illegal dr-ugs valued at approximately Rs 42.2 billion near the coastal region of Gwadar. The discovery highlights ongoing efforts by security forces to combat large-scale drug trafficking networks operating along Pakistan’s coastline. The operation took place in the mountainous terrain near Jiwani, a remote coastal area close to Gwadar. Acting on intelligence reports, security personnel conducted a targeted raid in the region and uncovered a hidden stockpile of narcotics that had allegedly been stored there by smugglers.
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The mission was carried out through a coordinated effort between the Pakistan Coast Guards and the Pakistan Navy. Officials believe the drugs were being prepared for shipment to international destinations through sea routes.
Among the substances recovered were large quantities of hashish and methamphetamine, also known as “ice.” Both drugs are frequently trafficked by international smuggling networks due to their high market value. Authorities estimate the seized drugs could have generated around Rs 42.2 billion in the global illegal market.
Security officials say coastal regions like Gwadar can sometimes be targeted by trafficking groups because of their access to maritime routes and remote landscapes. As a result, surveillance and intelligence-based operations in these areas have been intensified in recent years.
The successful seizure is being seen as an important step in disrupting drug smuggling activities and preventing narcotics from reaching international markets. Investigations are ongoing to trace the networks behind the shipment and identify those responsible.
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