Eight foreign nationals have been arrested in connection with a massive seizure of 700 kilograms of methamphetamine off the Gujarat coast. The operation was conducted by the Narcotics Control Bureau,

In a joint operation, agencies on Friday seized about 700 kg of drugs and arrested eight Iranian nationals from Indian territorial waters off the Gujarat coast around Porbandar. The street value of the seized Methamphetamine,

Eight Iranian nationals were arrested by the Gujarat ATS, Indian Navy, and NCB during a significant joint operation, seizing 700 kg of methamphetamine. The operation supports PM Modi's vision for a drug-free India and exemplifies robust inter-agency collaboration.

In a coordinated operation, Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) along with Indian Navy and Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of Gujarat Police intercepted a suspicious boat and seized approximately 700 kg of drug Meth in Gujarat which is valued between ₹1,400 crore to ₹3,500 crore in international market.

A joint operation by anti-narcotics agencies led to the seizure of about 700 kg of drugs and the arrest of eight Iranian nationals from Indian territorial waters off the Gujarat coast around Porbandar on Friday.

The street value of the seized Methamphetamine, a synthetic recreational variety of narcotics, could be anywhere between Rs 2,500-3,500 crore in the international market, according to Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) officials.

The intercepted narcotics, including heroin, have a street value of several hundred crores and were intended for distribution across India and potentially international markets.

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Friday congratulated security agencies for busting an international drug trafficking cartel and seizing 700 kg of contraband methamphetamine in Gujarat.

the seized narcotic drug has an estimated international street value of ₹2-3 crore per kg, putting the total worth of the confiscated contraband between ₹1,400 and ₹2,100 crore.

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) issued a statement, saying an operation codenamed 'Sagar Manthan - 4' was launched based on intelligence inputs. A vessel was identified and interdicted by the Navy by mobilising its maritime patrol assets.