Ahmedabad: Huge hunt for intoxicating drugs on the coast of Gujarat. 50 kg of heroin worth Rs 360 crore was seized from the Pak boat. 6 people were arrested in connection with the incident. Those arrested are believed to be Pakistani nationals. The operation was jointly conducted by Gujarat ATS and Coast Guard. The boat has been brought to Jakhau port in Kutch.
The NIA is also gearing up to investigate Pakistan’s links in drug trafficking by sea. The NIA stated that Haji Salim group had earlier smuggled drugs worth 3000 crores and AK 47 guns through the Indian Ocean and the investigation into their network is progressing.
The Indian Navy has launched an operation against the international drug mafia. Navy operation is based on the report of agencies like RO, NCRB and IB. The Indian Navy will now directly conduct the hunt for narcotics along India’s maritime borders.
