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NCB, Navy, Gujarat ATS Seize 700 kg Meth Off Porbandar; Eight Iranians Arrested

Nov 15, 2024, 09:20 AM

Authorities in India have seized approximately 700 kilograms of methamphetamine in a major drug bust off the coast of Gujarat's Porbandar. In a joint operation involving the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), the Indian Navy, and the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), a suspicious Iranian boat was intercepted in Indian territorial waters. Eight foreign nationals, claiming to be Iranian citizens, were arrested during the operation. This seizure, which represents the second major coordinated anti-narcotics operation at sea by the Navy this year, is a significant blow to an international drug trafficking cartel and underscores India's commitment to combating narcotics smuggling. The operation exemplifies effective inter-agency cooperation in pursuit of the government's vision for a drug-free nation.