The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Gujarat ATS have apprehended a Pakistani boat from the International Maritime Area off the Gujarat coast this morning. 50 kg heroin worth Rs 360 crore has been seized from the boat in the international market.
ICG officials said that six people from the crew of the Pakistani boat ‘Al Saqar’ have been arrested. This action was taken near the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL). This boat is being brought to Jakhu coast. Further investigation of the matter is on.
This is the sixth action this year to seize Pakistan boats and narcotics, while the second in less than a month. Earlier on September 14, 40 kg heroin worth Rs 200 crore was seized from a Pakistani boat.