700 kg Meth Seized in Major Drug Bust Off Gujarat Coast; 8 Iranian Nationals Arrested

700 kg Meth Seized in Major Drug Bust Off Gujarat Coast; 8 Iranian Nationals Arrested

Authorities confiscated nearly 700 kilograms of methamphetamine, often known as meth, from a vessel captured in Indian territorial seas near the Gujarat coast on Friday, November 15. The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) said that the operation, codenamed ‘Sagar Manthan – 4,’ resulted in the arrest of eight Iranian nationals participating in the international drug trafficking organization. The operation, which was started based on intelligence, was carried out in collaboration with the Indian Navy, which used its maritime patrol assets to identify and intercept the suspect vessel.

Amit Shah Applauds the Operation

Union Home Minister Amit Shah commended the operation, describing it as a “stellar example” of the government’s dedication to tackling drug trafficking through effective inter-agency coordination. “Pursuing after PM Shri @narendramodi Ji’s vision for a drug-free Bharat, our agencies today busted a worldwide medication dealing cartel and held onto north of 700 kg of stash meth in Gujarat,” Shah composed on “X,” a microblogging webpage.

Investigation Underway

The NCB has launched a thorough investigation to learn more about the drug syndicate’s larger network. Assistance from overseas Drug Law Enforcement Agencies (DLEA) is being sought to trace the cartel’s backward and forward links.

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Operation ‘Sagar Manthan’

The NCB started Activity ‘Sagar Manthan’ recently, uniting its Tasks Branch, the Indian Naval force, the Indian Coast Gatekeeper, and the Gujarat ATS to battle the developing danger of marine narcotics dealing. Until now, the activity has brought about the recuperation of almost 3,400 kg of narcotic substances and the capture of 25 unfamiliar individuals, including 11 Iranians and 14 Pakistanis, who are at present anticipating preliminary. This most recent triumph features Indian organizations’ agreeable endeavors to safeguard public safety and fight the danger of global medication dealing.