April 28th 2024.
In a daring operation, the Indian Coast Guard has seized a whopping 86 kilograms of drugs worth a staggering Rs 600 crore from a Pakistani boat off the coast of Gujarat. This commendable effort was carried out in collaboration with the Gujarat Anti-terrorism Squad and the Narcotics Control Bureau, showcasing the effective coordination between these two agencies.
According to a top official from the Gujarat police, the boat was found to be carrying heroin, a powerful opioid, which was promptly confiscated by the Coast Guard. The operation, which took place on the night of 28th April, involved the deployment of Coast Guard ships and aircraft, with the help of which the suspect boat was identified.
Despite the evasive tactics employed by the drug-laden boat, the Coast Guard's swift and strong ship Rajratan managed to intercept it. A team of specialists from the ship boarded the boat and after thorough checks, confirmed the presence of a large quantity of narcotics. The Pakistani boat, along with its 14 crew members, was immediately apprehended and is currently being brought to Porbandar for further investigations.
The success of this joint operation between the Coast Guard and the ATS is a testament to their effective teamwork, which has led to a total of eleven such successful law enforcement operations in the last three years. The agencies have once again reaffirmed their synergy for the greater good of the nation.
As per the preliminary investigation, a total of 78 packets weighing 86 kg were recovered from the Pakistani boat, all containing heroin. The crew members, who are all from Balochistan in Pakistan, were confronted by the Coast Guard and ATS officials with immense courage. In the process, one of the officials had to fire a shot, after which the crew surrendered and were detained. Unfortunately, the head of the crew sustained injuries in his right hand and is currently receiving medical treatment.
After the boat was seized, a second ATS team was dispatched to the location. It is believed that the boat was headed towards the Indian coast with the intention of delivering the drugs. This incident comes just a month after a similar operation where the Coast Guard, NCB, and ATS had caught a boat carrying methamphetamine and its six Pakistani crew members.
In a separate incident in February, the Indian Navy and NCB had apprehended a dhow with five crew members and seized a massive quantity of drugs, including 3,089 kilograms of charas. This highlights the grave issue of drug trafficking and the agencies' relentless efforts to combat it. A kilogram of charas is estimated to cost a staggering Rs 7 crore in international markets, emphasizing the enormity of the problem at hand.
Overall, the Indian Coast Guard, ATS, and NCB have once again displayed their unwavering commitment to protecting our nation from the clutches of drug trafficking. Their bravery and determination have resulted in yet another successful operation, which will undoubtedly serve as a strong deterrent to anyone attempting to smuggle drugs into our country.
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