NE NEWS SERVICE
AHMEDABAD, MAR 6
Based on an intelligence inputs received from ATS, Gujarat, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has on Monday seized an Iranian Boat along with 5 crew members in Indian waters carrying 61 kgs of Heroin worth Rs. 425 crores.
Courtesy: Defence PRO, Gandhinagar
On receiving intelligence inputs, ICG strategically deployed its two Fast Patrol class of ships, ICGS Meera Behn and ICGS Abheek for patrolling in Arabian Sea.
During dark hours, a boat was identified moving suspiciously in Indian waters approx. 340 Kms (190 miles) off Okha coast. On being challenged by ICG Ships, the boat started evasive manoeuvring. The boat was then chased and forced to stop by ICG ships.
Enquiry reveals that the boat was found to be an Iranian boat with five crew of Iranian nationality. Initial investigations by ICG team, the crew were found to be behaving suspiciously. After extensive rummaging, approx. 61 Kgs of narcotics worth Rs 425 crores was found in the boat. The boat along with crew has been apprehended and is being brought to Okha for further investigation.
In last eighteen months, ICG in coordination with ATS has apprehended eight foreign vessels and seized 407 Kgs narcotics worth Rs. 2355.00 Crores, says a release from Defence PRO, Gandhinagar.
