--- title: "Pakistan and US authorities seize 463kg of Afghan-origin methamphetamine" description: "Most outlets led with the joint Pakistan-US operation and the seizure of 463kg of methamphetamine valued at $21 million, noting the involvement of Pakistani agencies like ANF and US DEA. Some also mentioned the role of Sri Lankan authorities and the location of the seizure at Karachi Port. While most described the operation as a coordinated international effort, the Business Recorder explicitly highlighted the arrest of several suspects, which was not mentioned in other excerpts." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/9997-us-pak-joint-operation-seizes-21m-worth-of-crystal-meth site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Pakistan and US authorities seize 463kg of Afghan-origin methamphetamine pakistan · updated 23 Sep 2026, 6:47 PM PKT · 22–23 Sep 2026 · 9 articles from 8 outlets over 2 developments **HarZaviya summary** — how 8 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets led with the joint US-Pakistan operation and the seizure of 463kg of Afghan-origin methamphetamine valued at $21 million, noting the August 30 date and the involvement of Pakistani agencies like the ANF and US DEA. Some also mentioned the context of the narcotics-laden containers being identified during a routine check at Karachi’s port. The framing was largely consistent, with slight variations in emphasis on the international cooperation aspect and the location of the seizure. ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 23 Sep 2026 — Pakistan and US Seize 463kg Crystal Meth Worth Rs. 5.8 Billion (1 outlet) - **ProPakistani** — [Pakistan and US Seize 463kg Crystal Meth Worth Rs. 5.8 Billion](https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/23/pakistan-and-us-seize-463kg-crystal-meth-worth-rs-5-8-billion/) · 23 Sep 2026, 6:47 PM PKT > Pakistan and the United States have seized 463 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine in a joint counter-narcotics operation targeting a drug… Read More ### 22 Sep 2026 — Pakistan and US authorities seize 463kg of Afghan-origin methamphetamine (7 outlets) > Most outlets led with the joint Pakistan-US operation and the seizure of 463kg of methamphetamine valued at $21 million, noting the involvement of Pakistani agencies like ANF and US DEA. Some also mentioned the role of Sri Lankan authorities and the location of the seizure at Karachi Port. While most described the operation as a coordinated international effort, the Business Recorder explicitly highlighted the arrest of several suspects, which was not mentioned in other excerpts. - **Business Recorder** — [Karachi Port: 463kgs of narcotics seized with US, Sri Lankan help](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40440801/karachi-port-463kgs-of-narcotics-seized-with-us-sri-lankan-help) · 23 Sep 2026, 6:19 AM PKT > ISLAMABAD: Pakistani authorities, in coordination with US and Sri Lankan agencies, have seized approximately 463 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine worth an estimated USD 21 million and arrested several suspects, the US Embassy said on Tuesday. The seizure was made on August 30 following the identification of containers at Karachi Port that were suspected of carrying narcotics destined for ... - **BOL News** — [Pakistan, US agencies seize 463kg of crystal meth worth $21m](https://www.bolnews.com/crime/pakistan-us-agencies-seize-463kg-of-crystal-meth-worth-21m) · 22 Sep 2026, 11:36 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan's ANF & US DEA conducted a major Aug 30 operation, seizing 463kg of crystal meth valued at $21 million. Discover details of the massive drug bust. - **Minute Mirror** — [463kg Afghan-origin meth seized in US-Pakistan coo...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/463kg-afghan-origin-meth-seized-in-us-pakistan-coordinated-operation-633919/) · 22 Sep 2026, 7:23 PM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > US and Pakistani authorities have played a key role in a coordinated international operation that led to the seizure of approximately - **24 News HD** — [US-Pak joint operation seizes $21m worth of crystal meth from Afghanistan](https://www.24newshd.tv/22-Sep-2026/us-pak-joint-operation-seizes-dollar-21m-worth-crystal-meth-afghanistan) · 22 Sep 2026, 6:25 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > A joint operation by Pakistani and US authorities has resulted in the seizure of approximately 463 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, valued at $21 million, said the US Embassy in Islamabad Tuesday. - **Pakistan Observer** — [US-Pakistan Intelligence Cooperation nets 463kg Meth Shipment worth $21 Million](https://pakobserver.net/us-pakistan-intelligence-cooperation-nets-463kg-meth-shipment-worth-21-million/) · 22 Sep 2026, 5:51 PM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD – A routine check of suspicious containers at Karachi’s port turned into major international drug bust. After Pakistani authorities… - **Geo News** — [463kg of Afghan-origin meth worth $21m seized in US-Pakistan operation](https://www.geo.tv/latest/683181-463kg-of-afghan-origin-meth-worth-21m-seized-in-us-pakistan-operation) · 22 Sep 2026, 5:35 PM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > This representational image shows a woman holds a bag of crystal meth. — Reuters/File Seizure took place on August 30, says US Embassy in Islamabad.ANF identified suspected narcotics-laden containers in Karachi.Several suspects were arrested in the operation, says embassy. - **The Express Tribune** — [Pakistan and US target Afghan-origin narcotics network, seize 463kg meth](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2630826/pakistan-and-us-target-afghan-origin-narcotics-network-seize-463kg-meth) · 22 Sep 2026, 4:45 PM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > Seize crystal meth worth $21m after containers bound for Colombo raise suspicion ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. "% related" compares whole stories, not single articles — see [what the percentages mean](https://harzaviya.com/methodology). - [Pakistan and Sri Lanka seize 671kg of methamphetamine in joint operation](https://harzaviya.com/stories/6083-sri-lankan-us-anti-narcotics-agents-bust-pakistani-drug) · 4 Sep 2026 · 14 outlets · 2 developments · 92% related - [Karachi police claim to have busted alleged drug network, seize 19kg of narcotics](https://harzaviya.com/stories/9258-pinky-2-0-karachi-police-bust-major-interprovincial-drug) · 19 Sep 2026 · 8 outlets · 81% related - [Police in Karachi arrest eight, recover 50kg crystal meth in joint operation](https://harzaviya.com/stories/5977-task-force-federal-agency-arrest-eight-seize-over-50kg) · 2 Sep 2026 · 4 outlets · 81% related - [ANF seizes 72kg of ice worth Rs20m near Pasni coast](https://harzaviya.com/stories/14052-anf-seizes-72-kg-of-ice-worth-rs-20-million-in-pasni) · 13 Oct 2026 · 2 outlets · 75% related - [Customs Seizes Narcotics Worth Billions on M-2 Motorway](https://harzaviya.com/stories/11961-pakistan-customs-seizes-narcotics-worth-rs5-41b-near-m-2) · 3 Oct 2026 · 6 outlets · 75% related 9 articles from 8 outlets, 22–23 Sep 2026. 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