{
  "id": 10891285,
  "title": "India seizes more than $300m worth of drugs from Iranian dhow",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/india-seizes-more-than-300m-worth-of-drugs-from-iranian-dhow",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T07:40:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/09/30/india-seizes-more-than-300m-worth-of-drugs-from-iranian-dhow/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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…",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "₹3,000 crore drugs seized from Iranian boat in Arabian Sea; 5 Pakistan nationals detained",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/3-000-crore-drugs-seized-from-iranian-boat-in-arabian-sea-5-pakistan",
        "published": "2026-09-30T03:45:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "NDTV",
        "title": "Drugs Worth Rs 3,000 Crore Seized From Iranian Boat, 5 Pak Nationals Detained",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/drugs-worth-rs-3-000-crore-seized-from-iranian-boat-5-pak-nationals",
        "published": "2026-09-30T05:20:26.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "India seizes more than $300m worth of drugs from Iranian dhow",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/india-seizes-more-than-300m-worth-of-drugs-from-iranian-dhow-10892633",
        "published": "2026-09-30T07:40:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Iranian boat caught with $330 million in heroin, meth; 5 detained",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/iranian-boat-caught-with-330-million-in-heroin-meth-5-detained",
        "published": "2026-09-30T08:30:30.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}