NE NEWS SERVICE
CHENNAI, NOV 22
In a joint operation with the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), the Indian Coast Guard Station Mandapam apprehended a suspicious boat with four crew near Rameshwaram on Monday. It was apprehended after hot pursuit as they were trying to flee at high speed, says an ICG release.
.@IndiaCoastGuard in joint operation with @narcoticsbureau apprehended a suspicious boat with 04 crew, near Rameshwaram on 21 Nov 2022. On investigation, 300 kg of Marijuana and 500 gm of Hashish oil worth Rs 1.3 crore (Approx) recovered from boat. @dg_ncb @DefenceMinIndia pic.twitter.com/y29lCyAnBM
— Defence PRO Chennai (@Def_PRO_Chennai) November 22, 2022
On investigation, 300 kg of Marijuana in 08 gunny bags and 500 gm of Hashish oil were recovered from the boat. The market value of consignment is approximately Rs 1.3 crores.
The Coast Guard being the lead agency in intelligence has always been on a high alert to deal with such cases with alacrity and vigilance.