Indian Coast Guard apprehends Pakistani boat ‘Al Haj’ with heroin worth Rs 280 cr

Indian Coast Guard apprehends Pakistani boat 'Al Haj' with heroin worth Rs 280 cr

NEW DELHI: In a joint operation with the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), the Indian Coast Guard on Monday apprehended a Pakistani boat with nine crew members on board in the Arabian Sea near the state’s coast and seized heroin worth Rs 280 crore from the vessel.

A defence spokesperson said the Indian Coast Guard ships intercepted and apprehended the Pakistani boat ‘Al Haj’ when it ventured into the Indian waters.

Officials found heroin worth Rs 280 crore on the boat, the statement said, adding that the boat, as well as its crew members, were brought to Jakhau port in Gujarat’s Kutch district for further investigation. 

Bureau Report

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