Indian Coast Guard seizes Rs 3,000 crore drugs, detains five Pakistani crew near Lakshadweep
- The Indian Coast Guard seized 526 kilograms of heroin and methamphetamine valued at Rs 3,000 crore in the Arabian Sea.
- The Coast Guard detained five Pakistani nationals aboard the intercepted vessel during an operation.
- The operation included sustained tracking and hot pursuit before successfully boarding the Iranian dhow west of Lakshadweep.
- According to the Coast Guard, previous operations targeted narcotics in the region, including 307.5 kilograms seized.
Source: firstpost.com
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