KARACHI — In one of the most significant maritime interceptions in recent months, a joint task force led by the Sindh Excise and Narcotics Control Wing, Naval Intelligence, and the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) has seized over half a ton of high-grade crystal methamphetamine (commonly known as ‘Ice’). The operation, conducted in the Arabian Sea, also netted 3,000 bottles of premium foreign whiskey, with the total haul estimated to be worth billions of rupees on the international market.
“منشیات ایک لعنت ہیں۔ خفیہ اطلاع پر کارروائی کرتے ہوئے 500 کلو آئس برآمد کی گئی، یہ کامیابی شرجیل انعام میمن کی پریس کانفرنس میں شیئر کی گئی۔@sharjeelinam pic.twitter.com/9CXDiXyhFN
— M Ali Kori ps61 (@malikori07) April 7, 2026
Key Highlights
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The Seizure: 500 kilograms of crystal meth and 3,000 bottles of foreign liquor.
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The Intelligence: Naval Intelligence provided the critical lead regarding a major smuggling attempt via maritime routes.
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The Syndicate: Investigations are currently underway to trace local facilitators and the financial “kingpins” behind this organized trafficking network.
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Regional Context: The bust comes amidst heightened maritime vigilance as the Strait of Hormuz reopens under a two-week ceasefire.
A Victory for Inter-Agency Coordination
Sindh Excise Minister Mukesh Kumar Chawla hailed the operation as a “textbook example” of effective joint action against organized crime. By pooling resources from the Excise Department, the Navy, and the PMSA, authorities were able to intercept the smuggling vessel before it could offload its lethal cargo into the streets of Karachi.
“We have initiated a deep-dive investigation to identify the local supporters and financial backers of this network,” Minister Chawla stated. The move is seen as part of a broader crackdown on narcotics that have seen a surge in the southern districts of Sindh over the past year.
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