--- title: "Pakistan and Sri Lanka seize 671kg of methamphetamine in joint operation" description: "Most outlets reported the joint seizure of 671kg of methamphetamine by Pakistan’s Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) and Sri Lankan authorities, with several noting the 200kg recovered at Karachi Port and 471kg in Colombo. A few also highlighted Pakistan’s intelligence-sharing with the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in disrupting an Afghan-based network. Some outlets led with the international collaboration, while others focused more on the scale of the seizure or the involvement of Afghan nationals. A few mentioned the arrest of suspects, though details on the number or identities were not consistently provided across all excerpts." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/6083-sri-lankan-us-anti-narcotics-agents-bust-pakistani-drug site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Pakistan and Sri Lanka seize 671kg of methamphetamine in joint operation pakistan · latest filing 4 Sep 2026, 10:52 PM PKT · 2–4 Sep 2026 · 21 articles from 14 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 4 Sep 2026 — Pakistan and Sri Lanka seize 671kg of methamphetamine in joint operation (11 outlets) > Most outlets reported the joint seizure of 671kg of methamphetamine by Pakistan’s Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) and Sri Lankan authorities, with several noting the 200kg recovered at Karachi Port and 471kg in Colombo. A few also highlighted Pakistan’s intelligence-sharing with the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in disrupting an Afghan-based network. Some outlets led with the international collaboration, while others focused more on the scale of the seizure or the involvement of Afghan nationals. A few mentioned the arrest of suspects, though details on the number or identities were not consistently provided across all excerpts. - **Pakistan Today** — [ANF busts Afghan-based drug trafficking network, 671 kg meth seized](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/04/anf-busts-afghan-based-drug-trafficking-network-671-kg-meth-seized) · 4 Sep 2026, 10:52 PM PKT - **Minute Mirror** — [200kg ice seized at Karachi Port, Afghan suspect a...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/200kg-ice-seized-at-karachi-port-afghan-suspect-and-local-facilitator-arrested-2-624706/) · 4 Sep 2026, 10:49 PM PKT · 71% identical wording to the newest filing > The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has seized 200 kilograms of ice, commonly referring to crystal methamphetamine, from a container at Karachi Port during an anti-narcotics operation. - **Profit** — [ANF-led intelligence operation seizes 671kg of methamphetamine in Pakistan, Sri Lanka](https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/04/anf-led-intelligence-operation-seizes-671kg-of-methamphetamine-in-pakistan-sri-lanka) · 4 Sep 2026, 10:28 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > Afghan national identified as alleged mastermind arrested after 200kg recovery at Karachi Port; intelligence sharing leads to seizure of another 471kg in Colombo - **ProPakistani** — [200 Kg Meth Seized At Karachi Port](https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/04/200-kg-meth-seized-at-karachi-port/) · 4 Sep 2026, 10:06 PM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing > The Anti Narcotics Force (ANF) has seized 200 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as ice, from a container at… Read More - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [ANF busts Afghan drug network, 671kg ice seized](https://www.app.com.pk/national/anf-busts-afghan-drug-network-671kg-ice-seized/) · 4 Sep 2026, 5:50 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD, Sep 04 (APP):Anti Narcotics Force (ANF), in coordination with Sri Lankan authorities and the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), has busted an Afghanistan based transnational drug trafficking network by seizing 671kg of methamphetamine from Karachi and Colombo ports, following an intelligence led operation that also led to the arrest of an Afghan mastermind and... - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Pakistan says its intelligence helped seize 671kg of Afghan-origin meth in Karachi, Colombo](https://www.arabnews.pk/pakistan/pakistan-says-its-intelligence-helped-seize-671kg-of-afghan-origin-meth-in-karachi-colombo-3000297) · 4 Sep 2026, 2:47 PM PKT · 69% identical wording to the newest filing - **Dawn** — [Anti-Narcotics Force says it helped US, Sri Lanka bust Afghanistan-based drug trafficking network](https://www.dawn.com/news/2027438/anti-narcotics-force-says-it-helped-us-sri-lanka-bust-afghanistan-based-drug-trafficking-network) · 4 Sep 2026, 1:26 PM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) said on Friday that it had assisted in the busting of a transnational drug trafficking network through intelligence sharing. The ANF said in a statement that it shared information with US and Sri Lankan authorities, who conducted an international joint operation, seizing 671 kilogrammes of methamphetamine (ICE) linked to the Afghanistan-based drug trafficking netw... - **The Nation** — [Pakistan, Sri Lanka seize 671kg methamphetamine in joint operation](https://www.nation.com.pk/04-Sep-2026/pakistan-sri-lanka-seize-671kg-methamphetamine-joint-operation) · 4 Sep 2026, 11:28 AM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan’s Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) and Sri Lankan authorities have seized 671 kilograms of methamphetamine, commonly known as “ice,” in a joint operation targeting an international drug trafficking network, the ANF said on Friday. - **ARY News (English)** — [Sri Lanka, Pakistan seize 671kg of ‘ice’ in joint anti-narcotics operation](https://arynews.tv/sri-lanka-pakistan-seize-ice-in-joint-anti-narcotics-operation) · 4 Sep 2026, 11:16 AM PKT · 68% identical wording to the newest filing > Sri Lankan and Pakistan’s Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) have seized a total of 671 kilograms of methamphetamine, commonly known as ice - **24 News HD** — [ANF seizes 671kg ice, arrests eight suspects in Karachi, Colombo operations](https://www.24newshd.tv/04-Sep-2026/anf-seizes-671kg-ice-arrests-eight-suspects-karachi-colombo-operations) · 4 Sep 2026, 10:06 AM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) have seized 671 kilograms of ice and arrested eight suspects during international operations against Afghan drug smuggling network in Karachi and Colombo, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Friday. - **The Express Tribune** — [ANF says Afghan drug network disrupted, 671kg of meth seized](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2627420/anf-says-afghan-drug-network-disrupted-671kg-of-meth-seized) · 4 Sep 2026, 8:58 AM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > Haul includes 200kg seized at Karachi Port and 471kg recovered during a joint operation in Colombo ### 2 Sep 2026 — Sri Lanka-US agents bust Pakistani drug network in Colombo (6 outlets) > Most outlets led with the joint operation by Sri Lankan and US anti-narcotics agents targeting a Pakistani drug network, highlighting the seizure of 463 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine. ProPakistani and 24 News HD specifically mentioned the drug's value as $21 million, while others noted the quantity in kilograms or as "half a ton." Daily Times was the only outlet to mention the arrest of two Pakistani men. All excerpts described the operation as a joint effort, with slight variation in the order of naming the countries involved. - **24 News HD** — [US, Lankan agents bust Pakistan drug network, seize meth worth $21m](https://www.24newshd.tv/03-Sep-2026/us-lankan-agents-bust-pakistan-drug-network-seize-meth-worth-dollar-21m) · 3 Sep 2026, 9:03 AM PKT > Anti-narcotics agents from the United States and Sri Lanka seized almost half a ton of crystal methamphetamine following a joint operation targeting a Pakistani drug network, police said Wednesday. - **Business Recorder** — [Sri Lanka-US agents bust ‘Pakistan drug network’](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40437696/sri-lanka-us-agents-bust-pakistan-drug-network) · 3 Sep 2026, 5:56 AM PKT · 92% identical wording to the newest filing > COLOMBO: Anti-narcotics agents from the United States and Sri Lanka seized almost half a ton of crystal methamphetamine following a joint operation targeting a Pakistani drug network, police said Wednesday. Some 463 kilos (1,020 pounds) of the synthetic drug were seized from a shipping container that arrived in Colombo over the weekend and two Pakistani men were arrested, police deputy inspecto... - **Daily Times** — [Sri Lanka-US agents bust Pakistani drug network](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1547231/sri-lanka-us-agents-bust-pakistani-drug-network-2/) · 3 Sep 2026, 5:30 AM PKT · 92% identical wording to the newest filing > Anti-narcotics agents from the United States and Sri Lanka seized almost half a ton of crystal methamphetamine following a joint operation targeting a Pakistani drug network, police said Wednesday. Some 463 kilos (1,020 pounds) of the synthetic drug were seized from a shipping container that arrived in Colombo over the weekend and two Pakistani men […] - **Dawn** — [Sri Lankan, US anti-narcotics agents bust Pakistani drug network in Colombo](https://www.dawn.com/news/2026898/sri-lankan-us-anti-narcotics-agents-bust-pakistani-drug-network-in-colombo) · 2 Sep 2026, 5:33 PM PKT · 92% identical wording to the newest filing > Anti-narcotics agents from the United States and Sri Lanka seized almost half a tonne of crystal methamphetamine following a joint operation targeting a Pakistani drug network, police said on Wednesday. Some 463 kilos of the synthetic drug were seized from a shipping container that arrived in Colombo over the weekend and two Pakistani men were arrested, police deputy inspector-general Ashoka Dh... - **ProPakistani** — [US, Sri Lanka Seize $21 Million Crystal Meth Shipment Linked To Pakistan Based Network](https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/02/us-sri-lanka-seize-21-million-crystal-meth-shipment-linked-to-pakistan-based-network/) · 2 Sep 2026, 1:48 PM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > US and Sri Lankan authorities have seized about 463 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine in a joint operation targeting a Pakistan-based… Read More - **Geo News** — [Sri Lanka-US agents bust Pakistan drug network](https://www.geo.tv/latest/680295-sri-lanka-us-agents-bust-pakistan-drug-network) · 2 Sep 2026, 12:18 PM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > Police officers discharge drugs from the fishing boat "AKT-1" seized south of the Canary Islands in the port of Las Palmas, in the island of Gran Canaria, Spain, April 16, 2022. — ReutersCOLOMBO: Anti-narcotics agents from the United States and Sri Lanka seized almost half... ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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