The security elements of Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) and Pakistan Navy have apprehended a large quantity of liquor smuggled from international sea routes. The operation was carried out while undertaking Maritime Security Operations in Pakistani Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
The successful seizure of liquor was an outcome of a coordinated and complex operation involving persistent surveillance & patrolling in the area. A total of 9392 liquor bottles and 45218 beer cans having market value of approximately 70 million rupees were seized in the current joint operation.
The apprehended liquor has been handed over to Pakistan Customs for further legal proceedings. It is pertinent to mention that Pakistan Navy Ship ASLAT also seized 5000kg of Hashish in February 18.-PR