Iranian boat caught with $330 million in heroin, meth; 5 detained
Dubai: An Iranian boat carrying more than Rs30 billion ($338 million/more than Dh1.2 billion) worth of heroin and methamphetamine has been intercepted in the Arabian Sea, with five Pakistani nationals detained in what Indian authorities described as a major strike against an international drug-smuggling network. The Indian Coast Guard said the vessel was caught west of Lakshadweep in a joint…
Indian authorities have seized a significant amount of narcotics after intercepting an Iranian boat in the Arabian Sea. The vessel, carrying over Rs30 billion worth of heroin and methamphetamine, was intercepted west of Lakshadweep in a joint operation with the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad. Five Pakistani nationals were detained on board, suspected of operating the smuggling network.
The seizure, described as a major strike against an international drug-smuggling network, highlights the ongoing threat posed by maritime routes used for drug trafficking. Indian security agencies have stepped up their efforts to disrupt the operations of these criminal networks operating in the Arabian Sea. Further investigations are underway to determine the origin, financing, and intended destination of the drugs.
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