Drugs worth Rs 3,000 crore seized from Iranian dhow near Lakshadweep; 5 Pakistanis held
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad and the Indian Coast Guard intercepted an Iranian dhow near Lakshadweep, seizing over 500 kg of narcotics valued at Rs 3,000 crore. Five Pakistani nationals were arrested in connection with the international drug trafficking operation.
Why it matters
This successful interdiction highlights ongoing efforts to combat maritime drug smuggling and regional security threats in the Arabian Sea.
AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and Indian Coast Guard seized around 526 kg of heroin and methamphetamine, valued at more than Rs 3,000 crore in the international market, after intercepting an Iranian dhow in the Arabian Sea west of Lakshadweep, officials said.The operation followed intelligence received by Gujarat ATS Police Inspector J M Patel on September 10 about a suspected international narcotics deal involving a Nigerian national and associates.The intelligence indicated that an Iranian boat named Azad was being used to transport around 500 kg of methamphetamine and heroin to Indian waters, where the consignment was to be transferred to a Tamil Nadu-based boat.According to the ATS, an advance payment for the consignment had already been made through the hawala channel, while the remaining amount was to be paid after delivery.The drugs were allegedly to be unloaded along the Tamil Nadu coast and moved in smaller quantities through different…
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