Arabian Sea Drug Bust: ICG, Gujarat ATS Seize 526 Kg Heroin, Meth Worth ₹3,000 Crore; 5 Pakistanis Held
New Delhi: In a major crackdown on suspected transnational drug trafficking, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), in coordination with the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), intercepted an Iranian dhow in the Arabian Sea and seized around 526 kg of heroin and methamphetamine worth more than ₹3,000 crore in the international market. Five Pakistani nationals allegedly operating the vessel were arrested…
The Indian Coast Guard, in collaboration with Gujarat's Anti-Terrorism Squad, intercepted an Iranian dhow in the Arabian Sea on September 25, 2026. The operation was prompted by intelligence about the movement of a suspicious vessel. Following the interception, the Coast Guard launched a hot pursuit and seized around 526 kg of heroin and methamphetamine worth over ₹3,000 crore in the international market.
Five Pakistani nationals were arrested during the operation. The vessel and its crew were escorted to Mumbai for further investigation. The Coast Guard described the operation as a significant blow to transnational narco-smuggling networks, emphasizing the importance of maritime surveillance in securing India's borders.
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