December 27, 2022
1 min read

Coast Guard, Gujarat ATS seize Pak boat with arms, narcotics

The boat along with the crew has been apprehended and is being brought to Okha for further investigation…reports Asian Lite News

Indian Coast Guard (ICG), in a joint operation with Gujarat Anti-Terror Squad, apprehended a Pakistani boat on Monday with 10 crew in Indian waters carrying arms, ammunition and approximately 40 kgs of Narcotics worth Rs 300 crores.

According to an official statement, the action was taken on the basis of inputs from the Gujarat Anti-Terror Squad. “During the intervening night of 25/26 Dec 22, on a specific intelligence input, ICG strategically deployed its Fast Patrol class of ship ICGS Arinjay for patrolling in an area close to the notional International Maritime Border Line (IMBL). During the early hours of Monday, 26 Dec 2022, a Pakistani Fishing Boat Al Soheli was observed moving suspiciously in Indian waters,” the statement said.

“During the investigation, the crew were found to be behaving suspiciously. After extensive rummaging of the boat, the arms, ammunition and approx. 40 Kgs of narcotics worth Rs 300 crores were found concealed,” it added.

ICG ATS ops

The boat along with the crew has been apprehended and is being brought to Okha for further investigation.

According to the statement, this was the seventh joint operation by the Indian Coast Guard and ATS, Gujarat in the last 18 months and the first apprehension wherein arms and ammunition along with drugs were being infiltrated.

“During the mentioned period, a total 346 kgs of heroin worth Rs 1,930 crores has already been seized along with apprehension of 44 Pakistani and 7 Iranian crew,” it said. (ANI)

ALSO READ: Pakistan triples drone surveillance along LOC

Previous Story

India will need $10t investment for its 2070 net zero target

Next Story

Joint India-Kazakhstan army drill underway in Meghalaya

Latest from -Top News

70 Killed in Gaza Strikes

Gaza City, which has been at the heart of Israel’s military campaign, saw the highest number of casualties….reports Asian Lite News At least 70 Palestinians, including seven children aged between two months

Pakistan reverses support for Trump’s Gaza peace plan

Pakistan retracts support for Trump’s Gaza peace plan, citing differences with Muslim nations’ draft; move reflects domestic sensitivities and regional alignment amid ongoing Middle East conflict diplomacy. In a surprising shift, Pakistan’s

Hamas agrees to release all hostages

Hamas agrees to release all Israeli hostages under Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan, backed by global powers and the UN, paving the way for regional stability. Hamas has formally agreed to release

Qatar now under US shield

Trump offers Qatar an unprecedented security guarantee, pledging US military protection amid Israeli strike and Gaza peace negotiations, reinforcing Qatar’s role in regional diplomacy. In an extraordinary move, the United States has
Go toTop

Don't Miss

Ex-DG ISI Faiz Hameed rules out foray into politics

A day earlier, a video had gone viral where the

Baloch Insurgents Storm Surab

The fighters took control of the Pakistani Levies (paramilitary force)