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Indian authorities apprehend Pakistani ship with heroin worth Rs 280 crore

The Pakistani ship named 'Al-Haj' was apprehended in a joint operation by Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) Gujarat and India Coast Guard

|Apr 25, 2022, 17:29:08 IST

Gandhinagar, Gujarat: Indian authorities on Monday apprehended a Pakistani ship on the Indian side of the Arabian sea near Gujarat, with the consignment of heroin worth Rs 280 crores.The boat is being brought to Jakhau port in Gujarat by the Indian Coast Guard after apprehending it with 56 kg narcotics. The Pakistani boat was prevented from escaping from the area by firing warning shots by the ICG officials.

The Pakistani ship named "Al-Haj", with 9-member crew, was apprehended in a joint operation by Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) Gujarat and India Coast Guard."In joint Ops with ATS Gujarat, India Coast Guard ships apprehended Pak ship Al Haj with 09 crew in the Indian side of the Arabian sea with heroin worth 280 crores. Boat being brought to Jakhau for investigation," the PRO Defence Gujarat tweeted.

The boat is being brought to Jakhau for investigation.More information is awaited in this regard.Read all the Latest News, Trending News, Cricket News, Bollywood News,India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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