--- title: "Pakistan Navy Seizes Narcotics Worth $96 Million in Arabian Sea Operations" description: "Most outlets reported the seizure of narcotics worth $96 million by the Pakistan Navy in two operations in the Arabian Sea, emphasizing the value and quantity of drugs confiscated. Daily Times provided additional context by mentioning the military’s media wing and the deployment in the Arabian Sea, while ProPakistani highlighted the weight of the narcotics recovered. Both excerpts framed the operations as successful counter-narcotics efforts." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/12867-pakistan-navy-conducts-2-counter-narcotics-operations-seizes site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Pakistan Navy Seizes Narcotics Worth $96 Million in Arabian Sea Operations pakistan · updated 8 Oct 2026, 11:04 AM PKT · 7–8 Oct 2026 · 22 articles from 17 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 8 Oct 2026 — Pakistan Navy Seizes Narcotics Worth $96 Million in Arabian Sea Operations (2 outlets) > Most outlets reported the seizure of narcotics worth $96 million by the Pakistan Navy in two operations in the Arabian Sea, emphasizing the value and quantity of drugs confiscated. Daily Times provided additional context by mentioning the military’s media wing and the deployment in the Arabian Sea, while ProPakistani highlighted the weight of the narcotics recovered. Both excerpts framed the operations as successful counter-narcotics efforts. - **ProPakistani** — [Pakistan Navy Seizes 2,850 Kg of Drugs Worth $96 Million in Arabian Sea](https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/08/pakistan-navy-seizes-2850-kg-of-drugs-worth-96-million-in-arabian-sea/) · 8 Oct 2026, 11:04 AM PKT > The Pakistan Navy has seized narcotics worth approximately $96 million in two operations in the Arabian Sea, recovering 2,850 kilograms… Read More - **Daily Times** — [PN conducts two anti-narcotics operations, seizes drugs worth $96m](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1564173/pn-conducts-two-anti-narcotics-operations-seizes-drugs-worth-96m/) · 8 Oct 2026, 10:33 AM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > The Pakistan Navy seized narcotics worth approximately $96 million during two successful counter-narcotics operations while deployed in the Arabian Sea, the military’s media wing said on Wednesday. In a press release, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said Pakistan Navy Ship Yarmook conducted the operations “at extended ranges from [the] Pakistani coast, resulting in [the] successful seizu... ### 7 Oct 2026 — Pakistan Navy seizes narcotics worth $96 million in Arabian Sea operations (16 outlets) > Most outlets led with the Pakistan Navy’s seizure of narcotics valued at $96 million during two counter-narcotics operations in the Arabian Sea, emphasizing the scale and value of the haul. Several also noted the specific quantities recovered — 850kg of ice and 2,000kg of hashish or cannabis — and the involvement of the ship PNS Yarmook. A few outlets included additional details such as the prime minister’s public commendation of the operation, while others briefly mentioned the drugs were found in concealed compartments aboard two dhows. Overall, the framing was largely consistent, with variations in emphasis on specific figures and operational details. - **The Nation** — [Pak Navy seizes drugs worth $96m in anti-narcotics operations](https://www.nation.com.pk/08-Oct-2026/pak-navy-seizes-drugs-worth-dollar-96m-anti-narcotics-operations) · 8 Oct 2026, 6:02 AM PKT > Islamabad - Pakistan Navy Ship YARMOOK, while deployed in the Arabian Sea, conducted two successful counter-narcotics operations at extended ranges from Pakistani coast resulting in successful seizure of a large cache of narcotics. - **Business Recorder** — [Arabian Sea: Navy seizes drugs worth USD96m](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40443162/arabian-sea-navy-seizes-drugs-worth-usd96m) · 8 Oct 2026, 5:39 AM PKT · 94% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy Ship YARMOOK, while deployed in the Arabian Sea, conducted two successful counter-narcotics operations at extended ranges from Pakistani coast resulting in successful seizure of a large cache of narcotics. During the operations, two dhows were intercepted, and approximately 850 kg of ice and 2000 kg of hashish/cannabis were recovered from concealed compartments inside t... - **Profit** — [Pakistan Navy seizes $96m narcotics in Arabian Sea operations](https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/10/07/pakistan-navy-seizes-dollar96m-narcotics-in-arabian-sea-operations) · 7 Oct 2026, 10:20 PM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > PNS Yarmook intercepts two dhows, recovers 850kg of ice and 2,000kg of hashish - **Pakistan Today** — [Navy seizes $96m narcotics in Arabian Sea](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/10/07/navy-seizes-dollar96m-narcotics-in-arabian-sea) · 7 Oct 2026, 9:43 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing - **Daily Times** — [Pakistan Navy seizes drugs worth $96 million](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1563856/pakistan-navy-seizes-drugs-worth-96-million/) · 7 Oct 2026, 7:55 PM PKT · 92% identical wording to the newest filing > The Pakistan Navy seized a large quantity of drugs during two anti-narcotics operations in the Arabian Sea. The operations took place away from Pakistan’s coastline, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations. Pakistan Navy ship Yarmook carried out both operations during maritime patrols in the Arabian Sea. Naval personnel intercepted two boats during the separate operations […] - **Aaj News (English)** — [Pakistan Navy seizes $96 million worth of narcotics in Arabian Sea](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330475614/pakistan-navy-seizes-96-million-worth-of-narcotics-in-arabian-sea) · 7 Oct 2026, 6:43 PM PKT · 90% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan Navy ship Yarmook seized about 850 kg of ice and 2,000 kg of hashish/cannabis worth approximately $96 million in two counter-narcotics operations in the Arabian Sea, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the military’s media wing, said in a press release on Wednesday. The operations, conducted at extended ranges from the Pakistani coast, involved the interception of two dhows, fr... - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [PM praises Pak Navy for successful anti-narcotics operations, seizing $96mn worth drugs](https://www.app.com.pk/national/pm-praises-pak-navy-for-successful-anti-narcotics-operations-seizing-96mn-worth-drugs/) · 7 Oct 2026, 5:57 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD, Oct 07 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Wednesday, commended officers and personnel of the Pakistan Navy for successfully conducting two major anti-narcotics operations in the Arabian Sea, resulting in the seizure of approximately $96 million worth of illicit substances. Highlighting the significance of the operations, the prime minister said that the prompt and... - **Pakistan Observer** — [Pakistan Navy Seizes $96m Worth of Ice, Hashish in Arabian Sea](https://pakobserver.net/pakistan-navy-seizes-96m-worth-of-ice-hashish-in-arabian-sea/) · 7 Oct 2026, 5:50 PM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > The Pakistan Navy has seized narcotics estimated at $96 million in two separate counter-narcotics operations in the Arabian Sea, the… - **BOL News** — [Pakistan Navy nets $96 million narcotics haul in the Arabian Sea](https://www.bolnews.com/pakistan/pakistan-navy-nets-96-million-narcotics-haul-in-the-arabian-sea) · 7 Oct 2026, 5:47 PM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan Navy seizes $96 million worth of narcotics in two Arabian Sea operations, recovering 2,850kg of drugs from concealed compartments aboard two dhows. - **Minute Mirror** — [Pakistan Navy seizes $96m worth of narcotics](https://minutemirror.com.pk/pakistan-navy-seizes-96m-worth-of-narcotics-640891/) · 7 Oct 2026, 5:26 PM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > The Pakistan Navy has seized narcotics worth around $96 million during two separate counter-narcotics operations in the Arabian Sea. - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Pakistan seizes drugs worth $96 million in counter-narcotics operations in Arabian Sea](https://www.arabnews.pk/pakistan/pakistan-seizes-drugs-worth-96-million-in-counter-narcotics-operations-in-arabian-sea-3003443) · 7 Oct 2026, 5:26 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing - **Dawn** — [Pakistan Navy conducts 2 counter-narcotics operations, seizes drugs worth $96m: ISPR](https://www.dawn.com/news/2035411/pakistan-navy-conducts-2-counter-narcotics-operations-seizes-drugs-worth-96m-ispr) · 7 Oct 2026, 5:16 PM PKT · 92% identical wording to the newest filing > The Pakistan Navy seized narcotics worth approximately $96 million during two successful counter-narcotics operations while deployed in the Arabian Sea, the military’s media wing said on Wednesday. In a press release, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said Pakistan Navy Ship Yarmook conducted the operations “at extended ranges from [the] Pakistani coast, resulting in [the] successful seizu... - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [Pakistan Navy seizes narcotics worth $96 million in Arabian Sea operations](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/07-Oct-2026/pakistan-navy-seizes-narcotics-worth-96-million-in-arabian-sea-operations) · 7 Oct 2026, 5:15 PM PKT · 95% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Navy Ship YARMOOK, deployed in the Arabian Sea, has seized narcotics worth approximately $96 million during two successful counter-narcotics operations, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. According to an ISPR press release, the operations were conducted at extended ranges from the Pakistani coast, during which two dhows were intercepted. The Pakistan Navy […] - **24 News HD** — [Pakistan Navy Ship YARMOOK conducts two counter-narcotics operations in Arabian Sea](https://www.24newshd.tv/07-Oct-2026/pakistan-navy-ship-yarmook-conducts-two-counter-narcotics-operations-arabian-sea) · 7 Oct 2026, 5:12 PM PKT · 90% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan Navy Ship YARMOOK, deployed in the Arabian Sea, has successfully conducted two counter-narcotics operations at extended ranges from the Pakistani coast, seizing a large quantity of narcotics. - **Geo News** — [Pakistan Navy seizes $96m worth of narcotics in Arabian Sea operations](https://www.geo.tv/latest/685440-pakistan-navy-seizes-96m-worth-of-narcotics-in-arabian-sea-operations) · 7 Oct 2026, 5:08 PM PKT · 91% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan Navy ship Yarmook seizes huge cache of narcotics in Arabian Sea. — ISPR 850kg of ice recovered from vessels.2,000kg of hashish/cannabis also seized.Operations conducted at extended ranges offshore.RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Navy has seized narcotics worth... - **The Express Tribune** — [Pakistan Navy seizes narcotics worth $96m in Arabian Sea: ISPR](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2633496/pakistan-navy-seizes-narcotics-worth-96m-in-arabian-sea-ispr) · 7 Oct 2026, 11:23 AM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > ISPR says approximately 850kg of Ice, 2,000kg of hashish, cannabis recovered from concealed compartments ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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