Coast Guard and Gujarat ATS seize 300 kg of methamphetamine worth about ₹1,800 crore
The Indian Coast Guard and Gujarat ATS seized over 300 kg of methamphetamine worth about ₹1,800 crore near the International Maritime Boundary Line in a joint overnight operation on 12–13 April 2025, the Defence Ministry said on 14 April.
Summary
In a joint overnight operation with the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on 12–13 April 2025, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) seized over 300 kg of methamphetamine worth about ₹1,800 crore, the Ministry of Defence said on 14 April. Acting on a Gujarat ATS input, an ICG ship from Coast Guard Region (West), deployed off North Maharashtra/South Gujarat, intercepted an attempted transshipment near the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL). The suspect boat dumped the consignment at sea and crossed the IMBL before it could be stopped, ending the chase; an ICG sea-boat recovered the narcotics. The drugs were brought to Porbandar for investigation. The ICG said its joint work with Gujarat ATS has led to 13 such operations in recent years.
Key facts
- Seizure
- Over 300 kg of methamphetamine, about ₹1,800 crore
- Operation
- 12–13 April 2025, overnight, near the IMBL
- Agencies
- Indian Coast Guard (Region West) and Gujarat ATS
- Suspect boat
- Escaped across the IMBL
- Brought to
- Porbandar
- Joint ICG–ATS operations
- 13 in recent years
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Which narcotic did the Indian Coast Guard and Gujarat ATS seize near the IMBL on 12–13 April 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine: over 300 kg worth about ₹1,800 crore.
To which port were the narcotics seized by the ICG in April 2025 brought for further investigation?
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Correct answer: B — Porbandar
Porbandar, where the ICG ship brought the seized narcotics.
Consider the following statements about the ICG–Gujarat ATS operation of April 2025: 1. The suspect boat crossed the IMBL before it could be apprehended. 2. Joint work between the ICG and Gujarat ATS has led to 13 such operations in recent years. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The boat escaped across the IMBL after dumping the drugs, and the ICG cited 13 joint operations with Gujarat ATS in recent years.