Indian Coast Guard and Gujarat ATS have seized 526 kg of drugs from an Iranian boat in the Arabian Sea. This includes methamphetamine and heroin, whose value is said to be more than Rs 3,000 crore. This action was taken on 25 September near Lakshadweep. This information came to light on Wednesday. 5 Pakistani citizens traveling in the boat have been detained. The boat was brought to Mumbai after receiving intelligence and the Coast Guard conducted surveillance from sea and air. The suspicious boat was stopped west of Lakshadweep and searched. The boat, crew and drugs have been brought under security to Mumbai, where interrogation and further legal action will take place. According to officials, this action will help in curbing international drug smuggling through sea route.
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