The Pakistan Coast Guard has conducted extensive anti-narcotics and anti-smuggling operations from June 9 to July 6, 2023. During this period, authorities seized 42.2 kg of meth ice, 650 cartons of alcohol, 5.6 kg of weed, 18,914 kg of betel nut, 9,187 packs of gutka, and 2,040 kg of cigarettes. Additional confiscated items include various quantities of cloth, used goods, bakery products, makeup items, groceries, toiletries, blankets, shoes, and electronic items such as air conditioners, Wi-Fi routers, and car parts. The Coast Guard also intercepted significant amounts of smuggled fuel, including 6,260 liters of petrol and 149,655 liters of diesel. Operations in Hub have been particularly effective, nearly eliminating fuel smuggling in the area. Authorities continue to thwart attempts to smuggle goods using smaller vehicles. These efforts demonstrate the Coast Guard's ongoing commitment to combating smuggling and narcotics trafficking along Pakistan's coastal areas.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan