A Pakistani boat carrying drugs worth Rs 480 crore was intercepted near Gujarat’s Porbandar in an overnight operation, an official statement on Tuesday said. According to officials, the operation was carried out during the intervening night of March 11-12 resulting in the seizure of narcotics worth Rs 480 crore. Six crew members onboard were also apprehended.
“The Boat has apprehended about 350 Km from Porbandar into the Arabian Sea in a sea-air coordinated operation involving ICG ships and Dornier Aircraft. The operation exhibited well-coordinated efforts between ICG, NCB and ATS Gujrat,” an official statement read. During the operation, the Indian Coast Guard, on specific intelligence input from agencies, strategically positioned its ships in the Arabian Sea on Monday evening.