Biggest Drug Haul: Indian Coast Guard Seizes 5 Tonnes Drugs In Andaman Waters

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In the Bay of Bengal, near Andaman and Nicobar Island, the Indian Coast Guard captured a massive shipment of approximately five tonnes of the drug from a fishing boat.
It’s clear that drug hauls are almost a monthly occurrence. This month is no exception, as the Indian Coast Guard has made another significant seizure. They have certainly increased their efforts to tackle drug trafficking in the region, and this particular haul stands out as one of the largest in recent years.
The Indian Coast Guard on Monday apprehended a huge consignment of around five tonnes of drugs from a fishing boat in the Andaman waters. This is likely to be the biggest ever drug haul by the Indian Coast Guard ever. More details awaited," said Defence officials.
This is likely to be the biggest ever drug haul by the Indian Coast Guard ever, they added.
Furthermore, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) stated that the operation, codenamed 'Sagar Manthan-4,' was initiated in response to intelligence inputs. The vessel was detected and intercepted by maritime patrol troops.
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