Gujarat Nets Largest Drug Bust in India, Seizing Over 3,300 Kg in Joint Operation

Ahmedabad : Just days after a significant narcotics seizure on the Veraval coast on February 23, Gujarat authorities have dealt another major blow to drug trafficking in the region. In a joint operation conducted late Tuesday night, the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of Gujarat, along with the Indian Navy and Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), intercepted an Iranian boat laden with drugs off the coast of Porbandar.

The operation yielded a staggering haul of approximately 3,300 kilograms of narcotics, estimated to be worth over Rs 1,000 crore in the international market. The seized drugs included 3,089 kg of charas (hashish), 158 kg of methamphetamine, and 25 kg of morphine.

Five suspected Pakistani drug peddlers were apprehended from the intercepted boat in the Arabian Sea near Porbandar. All five individuals are currently in the custody of authorities and are undergoing further questioning.

This latest seizure marks the largest offshore drug bust ever recorded in India, highlighting the dedicated efforts of the NCB, Indian Navy, and Gujarat Police in combating drug trafficking across the country’s maritime borders.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah lauded the agencies involved in the operation, stating on Twitter, “Pursuing PM @narendramodi Ji’s vision of a drug-free Bharat, our agencies today achieved the grand success of making the biggest offshore seizure of drugs in the nation. This historic success is a testament to our government’s unwavering commitment to making our nation drug-free. I congratulate the NCB, the Navy, and the Gujarat Police.”

This decisive action by Indian authorities sends a strong message against drug trafficking and serves as a significant step towards achieving the collective goal of a drug-free nation.