Pak Boat Carrying 60 Drugs Packets Seizes Off Gujarat Coast

A joint operation involving the Indian Coast Guard, Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), and Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) resulted in the seizure of a boat carrying 60 packets of drugs and the apprehension of six Pakistani crew members off the Gujarat coast. 

The operation near the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) in the Arabian Sea marks another significant anti-narcotics effort in the region.

Details of the Operation of Drug Boat Gujarat Coast:

Superintendent of Police, ATS, Sunil Joshi, reported that acting on a tip-off, the agencies intercepted the vessel approximately 180 nautical miles off the Porbandar coast. 

The boat, manned by six Pakistani nationals, was found carrying nearly 60 packets of contraband. Subsequently, the crew and the seized contraband were taken into custody for further investigation.

Ongoing Investigation:

As the vessel is being brought to the shore, the specific type of drug and its market value are yet to be determined. 

Authorities are conducting thorough investigations to ascertain crucial details regarding the origin, destination, and potential syndicate involvement associated with the drug trafficking operation.

Recent Anti-Narcotics Efforts:

This operation marks the second significant anti-narcotics endeavor in the Arabian Sea within a month. 

Previously, on February 26, a similar joint operation led to the apprehension of five foreign nationals off the Porbandar coast, along with the seizure of 3,300 kilograms of narcotics, including charas.

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