Port Blair: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has seized approximately 5 tons of narcotics from a fishing boat in the Andaman region. Officials stated that this is likely one of the largest hauls of narcotics ever intercepted by the Coast Guard.
Earlier this month, in a separate operation, authorities seized around 700 kilograms of methamphetamine from the Gujarat coast, arresting eight Iranian nationals in connection with the case.READ THIS- Heavy Rain Alert in Karnataka and 14 States: Severe Cold Expected in 9 States, IMD Warns
To combat drug smuggling, India has launched a covert operation named “Sagar Manthan – 4”. As part of this initiative, the Navy and Coast Guard are closely monitoring ships and boats operating in Indian maritime territories.