Iranian Boat, Pakistani Crew Held with Drugs Worth ₹3,000 Crore as Coast Guard Busts Smuggling Bid
Authorities seized heroin and methamphetamine worth over Rs 3,000 crore and arrested five Pakistani crew members after a hot pursuit at sea.
- On September 25, 2026, the Indian Coast Guard and ATS Gujarat intercepted an Iranian dhow in the Arabian Sea, west of Lakshadweep, seizing approximately 526 kg of heroin and methamphetamine valued at over Rs 3,000 crore.
- Executing precise surveillance based on actionable intelligence, the Bharatiya Tatrakshak maintained unyielding tracking before initiating hot pursuit, leading to the apprehension of five Pakistani nationals operating the vessel.
- The high-seas operation resulted in the seizure of 526 kg of heroin and methamphetamine, valued at over Rs 3,000 crore, supporting the Union Government's national vision of a "Nasha Mukt Bharat."
- "The intercepted dhow, crew, and seized contraband have been escorted under armed escort to Mumbai for joint interrogation and comprehensive multi-agency legal proceedings," the Coast Guard said.
- This marks the 15th successful anti-narcotics operation jointly undertaken by the ICG and ATS in the last five years, following a separate seizure of 115 kg of cocaine off the Mundra coast in May.
33 Articles
33 Articles
Drug Bust: ₹3,000 Crore Drugs Seized in Arabian Sea
A major anti-narcotics operation has been carried out in the Arabian Sea by Gujarat ATS and central intelligence agencies, with the Indian Coast Guard also involved in the interception. According to the report, a suspected Iranian-registered boat was intercepted west of Lakshadweep, leading to the seizure of high-grade heroin and other prohibited narcotic substances reportedly valued at around ₹3,000 crore. Five Pakistani crew members aboard the…
Drugs worth Rs 3,000 crore seized in Arabian Sea
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG), in coordination with the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), has intercepted a suspected maritime narcotics smuggling operation in the Arabian Sea, leading to the arrest of five Pakistani nationals and the seizure of around 526 kg of contraband. The seized drugs, comprising heroin and methamphetamine, have been valued at more than Rs 3,000 crore in international markets, according to the information released about t…
Iranian boat with Pakistani crew held with drugs worth Rs 3,000 crore by Indian Coast Guard - The Tribune
The Indian Coast Guard, in a joint operation with the Gujarat ATS, has seized 526 kg of methamphetamine and heroin valued at more than Rs 3,000 crore from an Iranian boat in the Arabian Sea, officials said on Wednesday. Five Pakistani nationals operating the vessel were also detained in the operation carried out near Lakshadweep […]
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 77% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
