India seizes more than $300m worth of drugs from Iranian dhow
The Indian Coast Guard has seized drugs worth more than $300 million from an Iranian dhow in the Arabian Sea and detained five Pakistani crew members. Troops taking part in an intelligence-led joint operation intercepted "a suspicious Iranian dhow in the Arabian Sea, west of Lakshadweep” after sustained tracking and a “hot pursuit”, the Indian agency said on Wednesday. The operation was carried…
On September 30, 2026, the Indian Coast Guard intercepted a suspicious Iranian dhow in the Arabian Sea, west of Lakshadweep. The operation, conducted jointly with Gujarat's Anti-Terrorism Squad and the Central Intelligence Agency, resulted in the seizure of drugs worth over $312 million. The Coast Guard reported that they apprehended five Pakistani crew members from the vessel.
The drugs, totaling 526 kilograms, were identified as heroin and methamphetamine. The seized materials and detainees were subsequently taken to Mumbai for further examination and possible prosecution. Despite the seizure, the Coast Guard has not disclosed the origin of the drugs, their intended destination, or the broader network involved in the narcotics trafficking.
The incident underscores ongoing efforts to combat maritime narcotics trafficking and organized crime in the Arabian Sea, an area known for such activities.
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