Major action has been taken against drug smuggling in Gujarat. Gujarat Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) and Indian Coast Guard have recovered about 115 kg of cocaine in a joint operation. This action was taken on the sea route of Kutch region, where a search operation was conducted after receiving information about suspicious activities.
According to the investigating agencies, the estimated value of the seized cocaine in the international market is around Rs 1,150 crore. Officials say that this is considered to be one of the biggest drug seizures in the country in recent years.
The consignment was coming to India via Pakistan
Preliminary investigation has revealed that this drug was being smuggled into India from South American countries via Pakistan. Smugglers were planning to transport drugs to the Gujarat coast using the sea route. Agencies are also investigating the international connections of this entire network.
In a joint operation, Gujarat ATS and Indian Coast Guard seized approximately 115 kilograms of cocaine during a search operation conducted in the sea route in Kutch. Investigations have revealed that this consignment of cocaine was being smuggled into India from South American
— ANI (@ANI) May 27, 2026
one person arrested
One person has been arrested during this operation. Officials are currently interrogating him so that more information can be gathered about the network involved in this operation. It can be found out who else are involved in this case. Officials believe that this gang may have links with the international drug syndicate.
Agencies engaged in investigation
Gujarat ATS along with other central agencies have initiated a comprehensive investigation and are conducting search operations to identify and trace other people associated with the international drug trafficking network. Raids are being conducted at various places. Smuggling through sea borders is being continuously monitored. So that such networks can be completely destroyed. Even before this, many cases of drug smuggling have come to light from sea borders.
campaign against drugs
This successful operation has once again highlighted the strong coordination and operational coordination between ICG and ATS Gujarat. This is the fifteenth successful anti-narcotics operation jointly conducted by the agencies in the last five years, reaffirming their unwavering commitment towards strengthening maritime security and achieving the national vision of a drug-free India.
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