Indian Coast Guard and Gujarat ATS intercept boat with about 203 kg of suspected narcotics in the Arabian Sea
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG), in coordination with the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), intercepted a speed boat carrying about 203 kg of a suspected crystalline narcotic in the Arabian Sea near the International Maritime Boundary Line in an overnight operation on 16 February 2026.
Summary
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG), in coordination with the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), intercepted a speed boat carrying about 203 kg of a suspected crystalline narcotic in the Arabian Sea near the International Maritime Boundary Line in an overnight operation on 16 February 2026. Acting on intelligence from the Gujarat ATS, an ICG ship of Coast Guard Region (North West) pursued and boarded the boat, which had two foreign crew members, and recovered 203 packets of about one kilogram each. The boat, contraband and crew were brought to Porbandar for investigation.
Key facts
- Date
- Overnight operation, 16 February 2026
- Agencies
- Indian Coast Guard and Gujarat ATS
- Seizure
- About 203 kg suspected crystalline narcotic (203 packets)
- Location
- Arabian Sea, near the IMBL
- Crew
- Two foreign nationals
- Brought to
- Porbandar, Gujarat
Practice MCQs 1 questions
To which port was the boat intercepted by the Indian Coast Guard and Gujarat ATS with about 203 kg of suspected narcotics on 16 February 2026 brought for investigation?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Porbandar
The apprehended boat, contraband and two foreign crew members were brought to Porbandar.