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Indian Navy Seizes 2,500 kg of Narcotics in Major Ocean Operation

The INS Tarkash intercepted a vessel in the Western Indian, uncovering a massive haul of hashish and heroin during a coordinated anti-trafficking mission.

A specialist boarding team and Marine Commandos boarded the suspect vessel and conducted a thorough search, revealing various sealed packets.
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Overview

  • The Indian Navy's INS Tarkash seized over 2,500 kg of narcotics, including 2,386 kg of hashish and 121 kg of heroin, in the Western Indian Ocean.
  • The operation, launched on March 31, 2025, was based on intelligence inputs about suspicious vessel movements in the region.
  • The mission involved the P8I surveillance aircraft, the Maritime Operations Centre in Mumbai, and helicopter operations to monitor other vessels in the area.
  • A specialist boarding team, supported by Marine Commandos, conducted a thorough search of the intercepted dhow, uncovering sealed packets of narcotics in its cargo holds.
  • This seizure highlights the Indian Navy's critical role in disrupting international drug trafficking networks and securing the Indian Ocean Region.