 Sensing the seriousness of the conflict, the Pakistan Navy dispatched its logistic units under the command of Vice-Admiral Patrick Simpson—Commander of the Southern Naval Command—provided its logistic and intelligence support to Army and Air Force from the Sea.The Navy had applied an effective naval blockade in Balochistan's waters and stopped the illegal arm trade and aid to Baloch rebel groups.In a separate naval operations led by the navy, the navy had seized and destroyed vessels that were trying to aid the Baloch rebel groups.