- This is the seventh joint operation by the Indian Coast Guard and ATS, Gujarat in last 18 months
- A total 346 kgs of heroine worth Rs 1,930 crores has already been seized along with apprehension of 44 Pakistani and 7 Iranian crew in 2022.
NE NEWS SERVICE
GANDHINAGAR, DEC 26
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) in a joint operation with Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) apprehended a Pakistani Boat on the Indian side of the Arabian sea in the wee hours of Monday.
“The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on the basis of intelligence input by ATS Gujarat has apprehended a Pakistani Boat with 10 crew in the Indian waters carrying arms, ammunition and approximately 40 kgs of narcotics worth Rs 300 crore,” says an ICG release.
@IndiaCoastGuard in joint ops with ATS #Gujarat, apprehended #Pakistani Fishing Boat Al Soheli with 10 crew in Indian waters. During rummaging Arms, ammunition & approx 40 Kgs #narcotics worth Rs 300 cr found concealed. Boat being brought to #Okha for further investigation. pic.twitter.com/3YwzKne6bQ
— Indian Coast Guard (@IndiaCoastGuard) December 26, 2022
During intervening night of 25/26 Dec 22, on a specific intelligence input, ICG strategically deployed its Fast Patrol class of ship ICGS Arinjay for patrolling in area close to notional International Maritime Border Line (IMBL). During early hours of Monday, a Pakistani Fishing Boat ‘Al Soheli’ was observed moving suspiciously in Indian waters. On being challenged by ICG Ship, the Pakistani boat started evasive manoeuvring and did not stop even on firing of warning shots. ICG ship in pitch darkness manoeuvred and stopped the boat, the statement added.
On the sidelines of ‘Troops Get Together’, the annual edition of #CGWWA magazine ‘URMI’ was released by #DGICG in presence of #ADGCG, President and Vice President Tatrakshika.The meritorious awards were also distributed to #ICG wards by Mrs Neela Pathania, President #Tatrakshika. pic.twitter.com/HfeHPAZJWX
— Indian Coast Guard (@IndiaCoastGuard) December 17, 2022
The ICG team in challenging conditions, then, boarded the Pakistani Boat. During investigation, the crew were found to be behaving suspiciously. After extensive rummaging of the boat, the arms, ammunition and approximately 40 Kgs of narcotics worth Rs 300 crores were found concealed. The boat along with crew has been apprehended and is being brought to Okha for further investigation.
@IndiaCoastGuard DG VS Pathania, PTM, TM #DGICG inaugurated ‘Troops Get Together’ for #ICG family on #VijayDiwas yesterday at Jawahar Lal Nehru #Stadium, #NewDelhi. A mesmerizing musical performance was organised as a part of the ‘Dhanyawad Jawan’ initiative. pic.twitter.com/QpjWEsgSVl
— Indian Coast Guard (@IndiaCoastGuard) December 17, 2022
This is the seventh joint operation by the Indian Coast Guard and ATS, Gujarat in last 18 months and first apprehension wherein arms and ammunitions along with drugs were being infiltrated. During mentioned period, a total 346 kgs of heroine worth Rs 1,930 crores has already been seized along with apprehension of 44 Pakistani and 7 Iranian crew.
DG VS Pathania, PTM, TM, #DGICG chaired the High-Level Meeting #HLM between the @IndiaCoastGuard and Royal Oman Police Coast Guard (ROPCG) to discuss cooperative measures in dealing with transnational crimes, the conduct of Maritime Search & Rescue and Marine Pollution Response. pic.twitter.com/tdk3eh3CZ3
— Indian Coast Guard (@IndiaCoastGuard) December 13, 2022
