ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Coast Guards carried out a series of intelligence-based operations in Balochistan’s coastal areas over the past week. The estimated value of the seized narcotics is worth over $35 million.
During a raid in the Pleri area of Gwadar, officials recovered 201 kilograms of high-quality hashish concealed in a single-cabin vehicle, said an official statement on Saturday.
In another operation in Pasni’s Prag area, the Coast Guards seized 42 kilograms of crystal meth (ice), while at the Badok Road check post, a suspicious vehicle was stopped and searched, leading to the discovery of 1,183.71 grams of gold hidden in a bag.
At the Hub Bypass Road check post, a passenger bus was intercepted, and 250 kilograms of hashish were found concealed in secret compartments.
Market value
According to a Pakistan Coast Guards spokesperson, the recovered narcotics were intended to be smuggled within or outside the country.
The confiscated drugs and gold have been taken into custody, and legal proceedings have been initiated.
The estimated international market value of the seized narcotics is around 35.95 million USD, while the gold is valued at approximately 0.15 million USD.
The spokesperson added that Pakistan Coast Guards will continue their efforts to curb narcotics and all forms of smuggling to help strengthen the national economy.
