Indian Coast Guard seizes Rs 3,000 crore in narcotics in Arabian Sea

narcotics seizure maritime smuggling Indian Coast Guard heroin and methamphetamine transnational drug syndicate

The Indian Coast Guard and the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) intercepted an Iranian dhow in the Arabian Sea, west of Lakshadweep, on September 25, seizing approximately 526 kg of high-grade narcotics. The contraband, consisting of heroin and methamphetamine, is estimated to have an international market value exceeding Rs 3,000 crore.

Following a coordinated sea-air surveillance operation and a hot pursuit based on actionable intelligence, authorities boarded the vessel and apprehended five Pakistani nationals who were operating the dhow. The intercepted vessel, the crew, and the seized drugs have been escorted under armed security to Mumbai for joint interrogation and multi-agency legal proceedings.

The operation is described by officials as a significant strike against transnational narco-terrorism networks and a major success in disrupting maritime drug-smuggling routes used by international syndicates.

Entities

Anti-Terrorism Squad Gujarat · Arabian Sea · Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad · Indian Coast Guard · Lakshadweep · Mumbai

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 10 SOURCES] The drugs were found on an Iranian dhow in the Arabian Sea, west of Lakshadweep. desitalkchicago.com · www.mangalorean.com · www.news18.com · bhaskarlive.in · thefederal.com · +5 more
[● 17 SOURCES] The interdiction operation took place on September 25. desitalkchicago.com · www.mangalorean.com · www.news18.com · bhaskarlive.in · thefederal.com · +12 more
[● 17 SOURCES] The Indian Coast Guard and Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad seized approximately 526 kg of heroin and methamphetamine. desitalkchicago.com · www.mangalorean.com · www.news18.com · bhaskarlive.in · thefederal.com · +12 more
[● 17 SOURCES] The seized narcotics are valued at over Rs 3,000 crore in international markets. desitalkchicago.com · www.mangalorean.com · www.news18.com · bhaskarlive.in · thefederal.com · +12 more
[● 17 SOURCES] Five Pakistani nationals were arrested during the operation. www.aajtak.in · www.bhaskarhindi.com · hindi.newsbytesapp.com · www.punjabkesari.com · www.tv9hindi.com · +12 more
[● 17 SOURCES] The vessel, crew, and drugs were escorted to Mumbai for interrogation and legal proceedings. desitalkchicago.com · www.mangalorean.com · www.news18.com · bhaskarlive.in · thefederal.com · +12 more
[● 5 SOURCES] The interception occurred on September 25 in the Arabian Sea, west of Lakshadweep. www.aajtak.in · www.bhaskarhindi.com · hindi.newsbytesapp.com · www.punjabkesari.com · www.tv9hindi.com
[● 5 SOURCES] The Indian Coast Guard and Gujarat ATS intercepted a suspicious Iranian dhow in the Arabian Sea, west of Lakshadweep. www.aajtak.in · www.bhaskarhindi.com · hindi.newsbytesapp.com · www.punjabkesari.com · www.tv9hindi.com
[● 5 SOURCES] The seized drugs have an estimated international market value of over 3,000 crore rupees. www.aajtak.in · www.bhaskarhindi.com · hindi.newsbytesapp.com · www.punjabkesari.com · www.tv9hindi.com
[● 5 SOURCES] Authorities seized approximately 526 kilograms of high-grade narcotics, including heroin and methamphetamine. www.aajtak.in · www.bhaskarhindi.com · hindi.newsbytesapp.com · www.punjabkesari.com · www.tv9hindi.com
[● 5 SOURCES] The vessel, the crew, and the narcotics were transported to Mumbai for joint interrogation and legal proceedings. www.aajtak.in · www.bhaskarhindi.com · hindi.newsbytesapp.com · www.punjabkesari.com · www.tv9hindi.com

Sources

गुजरात में 5 पाकिस्तानियों ने किया सरेंडर, कहां से ला रहे थे 3000 करोड़ का ड्रग? [www.aajtak.in]

about 5 hours ago

Indian Coast Guard seizes 526 kg narcotics worth Rs 3,000 crore in Arabian Sea [desitalkchicago.com]

about 4 hours ago

अरब सागर में ड्रग्स के खिलाफ बड़ी कार्रवाई, ₹3,000 करोड़ की नशीली दवाएं जब्त - [navabharat.com]

about 2 hours ago

Coast Guard Seizes Rs 3,000 Crore Drugs, 5 Pakistanis Held [thenews21.com]

about 2 hours ago

Coast Guard busts transnational syndicate, seizes Rs 3,000 crore worth of narcotics [bhaskarlive.in]

about 4 hours ago

कोस्ट गार्ड-एटीएस ने अंतरराष्ट्रीय गिरोह का किया भंडाफोड़, 3 हजार करोड़ के ड्रग्स के साथ 5 पाकिस्तानी नागरिकों को पकड़ा [samacharnama.com]

about 3 hours ago

Coast Guard intercepts Iranian boat with 526 Kg heroin, meth worth Rs 3,000 crore [thefederal.com]

about 4 hours ago

Coast Guard Intercepts Dhow With Rs 3,000 Crore Narcotics, Five Pakistanis Held [bharatshakti.in]

about 4 hours ago

कोस्ट गार्ड-एटीएस ने अंतरराष्ट्रीय गिरोह का किया भंडाफोड़, 3 हजार करोड़ के ड्रग्स के साथ 5 पाकिस्तानी नागरिकों को पकड़ा | Coast Guard busts transnational syndicate, seizes Rs 3,000 crore worth of narcotics [www.bhaskarhindi.com]

about 3 hours ago

Rs 3,000 crore drug haul: Iranian dhow intercepted off Lakshadweep, 5 Pakistanis held [english.mathrubhumi.com]

about 3 hours ago

भारतीय तटरक्षक बल ने 3,000 करोड़ रुपये की ड्रग्स के साथ 5 पाकिस्तानी नागरिक पकड़े [hindi.newsbytesapp.com]

about 3 hours ago

Coast Guard busts transnational syndicate, seizes Rs 3,000 crore worth of narcotics [www.mangalorean.com]

about 4 hours ago

Coast Guard, Gujarat ATS seize drugs worth over Rs 3,000 crore from Iranian boat [www.nationalheraldindia.com]

about 3 hours ago

Indian Coast Guard, Gujarat ATS seize narcotics worth Rs 3,000 crore [newsable.asianetnews.com]

about 3 hours ago

कोस्ट गार्ड-एटीएस ने अंतरराष्ट्रीय गिरोह का किया भंडाफोड़, 3 हजार करोड़ के ड्रग्स के साथ 5 पाकिस्तानी नागरिकों को पकड़ा [www.punjabkesari.com]

about 3 hours ago

अरब सागर में नशे के अंतरराष्ट्रीय नेटवर्क के खिलाफ बड़ी कार्रवाई, 3 हजार करोड़ की ड्रग्स के साथ 5 पाकिस्तानी गिरफ्तार [www.tv9hindi.com]

about 5 hours ago

Rs 3,000 crore drugs seized from Iranian boat in Arabian Sea; five Pak nationals detained [www.newindianexpress.com]

about 2 hours ago

Drugs Worth Rs 3,000 Crore Seized In Arabian Sea, 5 Pakistani Nationals Held [www.news18.com]

about 5 hours ago