Pakistani Boat Carrying 526 Kg Drug Haul Brought To Umargam Coast
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A Pakistani boat carrying 526 kg of drugs valued at around ₹3,000 crore in the international market was brought to the Nargol jetty in Umargam, Valsad district, on Friday, following its interception in the Arabian Sea last month.
The boat, named ‘Azad’, was intercepted by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS), Indian Coast Guard and a central intelligence agency during an operation in the waters west of Lakshadweep on September 25. Five Pakistani nationals were arrested in connection with the seizure.
526 Kg Drug Consignment Seized
According to the agencies, the operation was launched after they received a tip-off about the suspicious vessel.
A search of the boat in the mid-sea operation allegedly led to the seizure of 526 kg of drugs, estimated to be worth ₹3,000 crore in the international market.
The five arrested accused have been identified as Mohammad Yakub Balochi, Shakirullah, Faridullah, Ahmed Khan and Wahidullah Khan.
The Gujarat ATS subsequently obtained 12-day remand of the accused from a court as part of its investigation into the alleged drug network.
Boat Brought To Nargol Under Tight Security
Following the seizure, authorities decided to bring the Pakistani boat to the Umargam coast as part of security and investigative procedures.
Early on Friday morning, taking advantage of the high tide, Nargol Marine Police brought the vessel to the Nargol jetty.
The boat was brought ashore under tight police security and safely hauled up at the jetty.
Security Stepped Up Around Vessel
Following the arrival of the vessel, Marine Police and other investigating agencies increased security in the area.
Officials are currently carrying out a detailed inspection of the boat as part of the ongoing investigation into the multi-crore-rupee drug seizure.
