Ministry of Home Affairs
In a major success in the fight against drugs, 526 kilograms of methamphetamine and heroin seized from an Iranian boat in India's EEZ, and 5 Pakistani nationals arrested during a joint operation involving Gujarat ATS, Indian Coast Guard, and central intelligence agencies, says Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah
Modi govt. is determined to shield its youth from the scourge of drugs
Upholding a stellar example of coordination and cooperation among agencies the 16-day long operation also seized an Iranian boat
The operation reflects the strength of intelligence-led, inter-agency coordination in securing India’s maritime borders
Further investigation underway to identify the wider network and its intended receivers
A safer, healthier and Nasha-Mukt Bharat remains our shared national resolve
Modi government’s Vision Document on Drug Control (2026–2029) provides a comprehensive roadmap to strengthen enforcement, disrupt drug networks and protect our youth and society from narcotics
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30 SEP 2026 3:54PM by PIB Delhi
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah today said that in a major success in the fight against drugs 526 kilograms of methamphetamine and heroin were seized from an Iranian boat within India's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), and five Pakistani nationals were arrested, during a joint operation involving the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), the Indian Coast Guard, and central intelligence agencies.
In a post on X, Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah stated, “Modi govt. is determined to shield its youth from the scourge of drugs. In a joint operation by Gujarat ATS, Indian Coast Guard and Central intelligence agencies, 526 kg of Methamphetamine and Heroin has been seized from an Iranian boat in India’s EEZ, 160 NM northwest of Lakshadweep and 490 NM southwest of Mumbai. Five Pakistani nationals have been arrested, with further investigation underway to identify the wider network and its intended receivers. Upholding a stellar example of coordination and cooperation among agencies the 16-day long operation also seized an Iranian boat.”
The operation, conducted from 14th to 30th September, reflects the strength of intelligence-led, inter-agency coordination in securing India’s maritime borders.
The Vision Document on Drug Control (2026–2029) unveiled by the Modi government provides a comprehensive roadmap to strengthen enforcement, disrupt drug networks and protect our youth and society from narcotics.
A safer, healthier and Nasha-Mukt Bharat remains our shared national resolve.
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