Coast Guard, Gujarat ATS Seize ₹1,800-Crore Drug Haul in High-Stakes Sea Chase
The Indian Coast Guard collaborated with Gujarat ATS. They conducted a dramatic midnight operation in the Arabian Sea. They intercepted a major narcotics consignment. Over 300 kilograms of suspected methamphetamine were seized. It is valued at nearly ₹1,800 crore. The bust took place between April 12 and 13, following a specific intelligence tip-off from the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad. A Coast Guard vessel was on multi-mission duty in the North Maharashtra–South Gujarat maritime zone. It was quickly diverted to act on the input. This led to the interception near the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL). Officials said the suspect boat was…
