MUMBAI: The Indian Coast Guard has seized a Pakistani fishing vessel carrying drugs worth Rs 600 crores in the international market off Gujarat coast.
The Pakistani fishing vessel was carrying about 100 kg of heroin, which was seized in a joint operation by the Coast Guard and Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI).
”Indian Coast Guard apprehended a Pakistani fishing boat today inside Indian waters off International Maritime Boundary Line. 194 packets of suspected narcotic substances were seized from it. Further investigation underway,” a statement from the Coast Guard said.
Indian Coast Guard apprehended a Pakistani fishing boat today inside Indian waters off International Maritime Boundary Line, 194 packets of suspected narcotic substances seized from it. Further investigation underway. pic.twitter.com/sguQ1QFrxZ
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The Pakistani vessel was seized following a tip-off received on Monday evening, a Coast Guard official said in a statement.
The Pakistani vessel, “Al Madina”, and its crew has been detained for questioning, the Coast Guard spokesman said.
Reports also said that a 13-member crew of an Indian fishing boat, which was also in the vicinity to receive the drug consignment, has also been arrested.
However, the development is yet to be confirmed.
Source: Zee News