Coast Guards conduct Operation on Coastal Belt. The special operation was made unannounced to ensure seizure of the contraband items. The operation resulted in the seizure of 12,970 kilograms of sugar, 3,049 packets of gutka, 1,524 packets of cigarettes, 1,543 kilograms of mixed cloth and 206 bundles of net cloth. Moreover dairy and bakery products, grocery items, dry fruits, makeup products, cooking oil, crackers, electronic devices, speed boats, various vehicles, engine oil, Iranian petrol, and diesel were also confiscated.

Pakistan Coast Guards was established in 1973. Its mandate includes effectively checking smuggling of any kind across the frontiers of Pakistan in the Coastal Area of Arabian Sea. It also deals with persons acting in a manner prejudicial to the defence and security of Pakistan in the coastal areas.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi directed that the crackdown on smuggling and narcotics must continue without discrimination. He emphasized the need for a zero-tolerance policy towards smuggling and narcotics, as they were harming the national industry and economy.

He stressed that the timely suppression of the smuggler mafia was essential. Interior Minister further stated that strict action would be taken against the sale and purchase of narcotics at every level, as it is our resolve to save the coming generation from menace of drugs.

Pakistan has recently witnessed a surge in drug use amongst its youth. The drug mafias are trying to defecate the young minds. The government has adopted several measures in the past few years. It includes several operations at the national and regional scale amongst different agencies. The initiative is also part of the government’s measures to avoid tax evasion in the country.