As many as 5 Pakistanis arrested from Iranian dhow, meth worth Rs 3,000 crore seized. The Indian Coast Guard, operating in coordination with the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), Gujarat.
According to reports, the team successfully thwarted a major maritime narcotics-smuggling attempt in the Arabian Sea, west of Lakshadweep.
Acting on actionable intelligence, the Indian Coast Guard assets conducted precise sea-air surveillance and maintained continuous tracking.
They then initiated a hot pursuit and boarding a suspicious Iranian dhow on 25 September 2026.
The high-seas operation resulted in the seizure of approximately 526 kilograms of high-grade contraband, comprising heroin and methamphetamine. The seized contraband has been valued at over Rs 3,000 crore in international markets. 5 Pakistani nationals operating the vessel were also apprehended.
The intercepted dhow, its crew, and the seized contraband have been escorted to Mumbai. This was under armed protection for joint interrogation and comprehensive multi-agency legal proceedings. The Chief Public Relations Officer of the Indian Coast Guard has confirmed the news.
This is a developing story, further detailed reports awaited in this regard.
