Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) recovered 1.5 tons of hashish from a boat in Western Maritime Region on Wednesday. PMSA through its own sources and in co-ordination with Pakistan Customs Intelligence had information that high quality narcotics would be smuggled through international sea route. Based on this information, PMSA deployed its assets in the area.
PMSA Fast Response Boats spotted a suspicious boat at International Maritime Boundary Line and boarded it. The crew tried to resist and some jumped into sea in an effort to escape. However, PMSA personnel overcame the situation. After search of over 3 hours the boarding party of PMSA recovered 1.5 tons of hashish from hidden compartments of the boat.
The international market value of seized narcotics is 1200 Million (PKR). This consignment was destined for US and European markets through East Africa. Ten smugglers were also apprehended. The narcotics and smugglers were handed over to Custom Intelligence on Thursday at Headquarters Pakistan Maritime Security Agency Karachi.
This is the fourth major successful narcotics seizure by Pakistan Maritime Security Agency in last three months. PMSA in coordination with Pakistan Navy in the context of CPEC has increased presence in Makran Coastal areas to ensure effective law enforcement and crime free maritime environment.-PR