PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Coast Guards (PCG) in coordination with Pakistan Customs on Monday claimed to have foiled a bid to smuggle a huge quantity of drugs through Gawadar coast.
A PCG team seized a suspicious boat allegedly carrying above 375 kilograms of fine quality hashish and 30 kg crystal heroin near Gawadar coast. The officials have also arrested nine sailors on board.
The PCG personnel launched an operation based on intelligence report, so the area was put under surveillance for days. The day came when the ship was searched for routine check and huge quantity of high class drugs were found.
The value of the seized items in the international market is Rs59million. Further investigation and legal process are underway.
