Indian Coast Guard and Gujarat ATS Seize ₹1,800 Crore Meth Shipment in Arabian Sea

Smugglers jettisoned 300 kg of methamphetamine near the International Maritime Boundary Line before fleeing, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah commending the operation.

The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) and Indian Coast Guard seized 300 kg of suspected methamphetamine, valued at ₹1,800 crore, in a joint operation on April 12-13, 2025.
The operation took place near the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) in the Arabian Sea off the Gujarat coast, following intelligence inputs from the ATS.
Smugglers dumped the narcotics into the sea upon spotting the Coast Guard vessel and fled across the IMBL into international waters, evading capture.
The recovered contraband was transported to Porbandar for further investigation, with officials emphasizing the operation's success under challenging night-time conditions.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised the operation, reaffirming the government's commitment to combating drug trafficking as part of the broader goal of a drug-free Bharat.