Pakistan's navy seizes large consignment of drugs worth 145 mln USD


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  • Tuesday, 22 Oct 2024

ISLAMABAD, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- Pakistan's navy has successfully seized a significant quantity of drugs, including a large consignment of narcotic pills, demonstrating its commitment to curb illegal activities in the region's maritime boundaries, the military said in a statement on Monday evening.

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistan army, said that the navy confiscated 2,000 kg of hashish, 370 kg of ice (crystal meth), and 50 kg of heroin during the operation.

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