Indian Coast Guard (ICG) in collaboration with the Anti-terrorism
Squad (ATS) and Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), seized 86 kg of narcotics
valued @ Rs 600 cr and apprehended 14 crew members from the
Pakistani vessel in a meticulously planned anti-narcotics operation
at sea on April 28, 2024.
The ICG ship Rajratan,
equipped with ATS and NCB officials, positively identified the suspect boat
despite attempts to evade detection. The swift response of
the Rajratan, supported by a fleet of ships and aircraft on concurrent
missions, left no room for escape for the drug-laden vessel. The ship's
specialist team embarked on the suspect boat and after thorough
checks, confirmed the presence of a sizeable amount of narcotics.
The crew and
the vessel are currently being escorted to Porbandar
for further investigation and legal proceedings.