In a significant joint operation, the Indian Navy and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) seized over 3,300 kg of drugs from a ship near Gujarat's Porbandar, marking one of the largest drug busts in recent times, as announced by the Navy.
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Massive drug seizure
On Tuesday, a small ship was intercepted by the Navy, resulting in the recovery of 3,089 kg of charas, 158 kg of methamphetamine, and 25 kg of morphine. All five crew members, identified as Pakistani nationals, have been apprehended.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah hails historic drug seizure
Union Home Minister Amit Shah took to Twitter to announce a significant achievement in the nation's fight against drug trafficking, lauding a joint operation involving the NCB, Navy, and Gujarat Police. In a tweet, Shah revealed that a massive consignment of 3,132 kg of drugs was seized in the nation's largest offshore drug bust, underscoring the government's commitment to a drug-free India.
"Pursuing PM Narendra Modi 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. In a joint operation carried out by the NCB, the Navy, and the Gujarat Police, a gigantic consignment of 3132 kg of drugs was seized. The historic success is a testament to our govt's unwavering commitment to making our nation drug-free. On this occasion, I congratulate the NCB, the Navy, and the Gujarat Police," wrote shah on his X account.
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