A major drug trafficking conspiracy has been unveiled in the Arabian Sea, with joint efforts from the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and the Indian Coast Guard resulting in the seizure of millions of rupees worth of suspicious drugs. This operation took place near the international maritime border close to Porbandar. Earlier intelligence had indicated that a large shipment of drugs was on its way to India via sea, prompting continuous surveillance and search operations to intercept the consignment. Eventually, the teams identified and stopped a small speedboat, uncovering a substantial quantity of suspicious chemicals during the search.

The investigation revealed that the speedboat originated from Iran and was heading directly towards the Indian maritime boundary. The use of such a small vessel to cover such a long distance raised suspicions among officials, as it is uncommon for boats of this size to venture so far into deep waters. This anomaly suggested the possibility of an already active smuggling network along this route, with agencies believing that the traffickers may have used the same path for previous deliveries. Currently, the seized boat is under custody and is being subjected to technical examination, and it is reported to have been manufactured in Iran.

The implications of this operation highlight the ongoing challenges India faces with drug trafficking, particularly with routes that link it to neighboring countries like Iran. The seizure not only demonstrates the effectiveness of collaborative law enforcement efforts but also signals an ongoing vigilance towards maritime drug smuggling operations that pose significant threats to national security and public health in India.