ISLAMABAD, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- The Pakistan Navy has seized narcotics valued at about 972 million U.S. dollars during an operation in the North Arabian Sea, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Wednesday.
The ISPR, the media wing of the Pakistani military, said the operation was carried out by Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) Yarmook while operating under the Saudi-led Combined Task Force 150 (CTF-150) of the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF).
The operation was a major success in efforts to prevent illicit trafficking in regional waters and demonstrated Pakistan's commitment to maritime security and global peace, it said.
Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf praised the PNS Yarmook crew for their professionalism, noting that the operation enhanced interoperability with the Saudi Navy and strengthened bilateral defense ties.
He reaffirmed the Pakistan Navy's commitment to protect national maritime interests and contribute to global maritime security through joint operations and international cooperation. ■
