Rawalpindi, 7 October, 2026 (Kamran Raja): Pakistan Navy Ship YARMOOK, while deployed in the Arabian Sea, conducted two successful counter-narcotics operations at extended ranges from the Pakistani coast, resulting in the seizure of a large cache of narcotics. During the operations, two dhows were intercepted and approximately 850 kilograms of ice and 2,000 kilograms of hashish/cannabis were recovered from concealed compartments inside the vessels. The seized narcotics, estimated to be worth approximately US$96 million, were taken into custody and will subsequently be handed over to the concerned authorities for further disposal and legal proceedings. The successful operations reflect the Pakistan Navy’s sustained presence, vigilance and unwavering commitment to regional maritime security and its continued efforts to combat illicit trafficking at sea.