What happened
Pakistan’s security forces seized drugs and liquor worth more than Rs20 billion from a vessel during a joint maritime intelligence-based operation in the Arabian Sea, according to a statement issued on Saturday by the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA).
The statement said authorities acted on intelligence and intercepted and boarded a stateless vessel. A detailed search recovered more than 1,300 kilograms of hashish along with a large quantity of illicit liquor concealed on board, allegedly intended for illegal distribution.
The PMSA put the street value of the seized contraband at over Rs20 billion and described the operation as a significant blow to narcotics trafficking and smuggling networks operating in the region.
Who took part
The operation reflected close coordination among the Pakistan Navy, the PMSA, the Joint Maritime Information Coordination Centre (JMICC) and the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF Sindh), the statement said.
It added that the success was made possible through timely intelligence sharing, real-time coordination and seamless execution by the participating agencies.
What happens next
The confiscated items have been formally handed over to the Anti-Narcotics Force in Sindh for further investigation and legal proceedings, according to the PMSA.
The agency said the operation underscored coordination among Pakistan’s maritime and law-enforcement agencies and reaffirmed their commitment to combating smuggling, protecting national maritime boundaries and enhancing regional security.
What is still uncertain
The PMSA did not release the vessel’s flag, the names or nationalities of anyone on board, or a precise location for the interception. It also did not say whether any arrests had been made, and no court proceedings had been announced at the time of writing.
Sources & reporting notes
This article summarises published reporting, not eyewitness coverage. Sources were reviewed on 14 February 2026.
- ARY News — "Pakistani forces seize liquor, drugs worth Rs20bn in Arabian Sea"14 February 2026 · Reports the PMSA statement, the 1,300 kg hashish seizure and the agencies involved.
