India

Navy seizes 3,300 kg drugs from dhow in major operation

The Indian Navy has seized one of the largest drug consignments during a specialised operation from a dhow.

The officials said on Wednesday that in a successful coordinated operation at sea, Indian Navy in coordination with Narcotics Control Bureau apprehended a suspicious dhow carrying almost 3,300 kgs contraband. It includes 3,089 kgs Charas, 158 kgs Methamphetamine and 25 kgs Morphine — by far the largest in terms of quantity, in recent times.

Based on the input of P8I LRMR aircraft on surveillance mission, IN mission-deployed ship was diverted to intercept the suspicious dhow engaged in contraband smuggling.

The contraband along with the apprehended boat and crew were handed over to the Law Enforcement Agencies at an Indian port.

“The coordinated response of the Indian Navy with Law Enforcement Agencies is reflective of our resolute stance against narcotics trafficking in India’s maritime neighbourhood,” the official added.

In response to the ongoing maritime security situation in the Gulf of Aden and Arabian Sea, the Indian Navy also undertook airborne insertion of Special Forces.

The Navy undertook the airborne insertion of Special Forces by paradropping inflatable crafts and MARCOs from C-130 aircraft in the Arabian Sea for continued Anti-Piracy Operations in the region, said the officials.

AddThis Website Tools
IANS

Recent Posts

India neutralised Pakistan Air Defence System in Lahore: Colonel Sofiya Qureshi

Indian Armed Forces successfully neutralised Pakistan military's attempts of a large-scale drone and missile attack…

3 hours ago

Govt directs OTT platforms to refrain from streaming content having Pakistan origins

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting had issued advisory to advisory to publishers of online…

3 hours ago

“Large number of terrorists killed”: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hails Indian Forces on Operation Sindoor

Defence Minister Rajanth Singh on Thursday hailed India's Armed forces for successfully targeting and destroying…

5 hours ago

International Buddhist Confederation, Vietnam Buddhist Sangha signs MOU for deepening cooperation

The International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) and the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) have signed a Memorandum…

5 hours ago

US asks its citizens to leave Lahore or seek shelter after India strikes Pak’s radar systems

After reports of "drone explosions, downed drones, and possible airspace incursions," the US has asked…

5 hours ago

Harpy drones used by Indian military to target enemy air defence systems

The Harpy drones designed to attack radar systems were used by the Indian armed forces…

6 hours ago