ISLAMABAD: The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad has announced the successful disruption of a methamphetamine trafficking network originating from Afghanistan with the seizure of approximately 463 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine valued at $21 million. The operation, which occurred on August 30, underscores the Trump administration’s focus on curbing the flow of illicit narcotics as part of its broader security strategy.

According to the Embassy of the United States of America, the Drug Enforcement Administration’s office in Islamabad coordinated with Pakistan’s Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) to execute the seizure. This effort involved cooperation with Sri Lanka’s Police Narcotics Bureau and the DEA’s New Delhi office. Between August 14 and 29, ANF’s Port Control Unit in Karachi identified containers scheduled for shipment to Colombo, which were suspected to contain narcotics originating from Afghanistan. The ANF’s alert led to international collaboration, resulting in the interception of the drugs and the arrest of several suspects, including individuals of Pakistani origin.

The U.S. government has extended foreign assistance to support the training of Pakistan’s ANF, highlighting its role as a significant partner in countering narcotics trafficking. The United States remains committed to collaborating with Pakistan in dismantling transnational criminal organizations to safeguard U.S. citizens from the threats posed by narcotrafficking.