Ministry of Defence press release · 27 May 2026 · pibtracker filter

Indian Coast Guard Conducts Anti-Smuggling Operation off Mundra Coast in Gujarat

PRID2265784 MinistryMinistry of Defence Released27 May 2026 Reading7 min

ICG and ATS Gujarat Seizes 115 Kg Cocaine worth INR 1150 Crore Posted On: 27 MAY 2026 2:28PM by PIB Delhi In a major success against maritime narcotics smuggling, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully seized approximately 115 kg of Cocaine during a joint intelligence-based anti-smuggling operation conducted in coordination with Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) Gujarat from May 25-26, 2026 off the Mundra coast in Gujarat. The estimated international market value of the seized narcotics is approximately INR 1150 crore as per open-source assessments. Acting on specific and actionable intelligence shared by ATS Gujarat, ICG Interceptor Boats, with ATS personnel embarked onboard, undertook an extensive search operation in the Mundra anchorage area. During the operation, suspicious activity was observed onboard a container vessel. Demonstrating swift operational response and seamless inter-agency coordination, the team immediately proceeded to the location and successfully recovered five bags from the sea. Upon examination, the bags were found to contain packets of white powdery substance, which tested positive for Cocaine. A total of 115 packets, weighing approximately one kilogram each, with an overall contraband weight of around 115 kg, were seized during the operation. Subsequently, the vessel has been brought to the port for further investigation. This was the 15th successful anti-narcotics operation jointly undertaken by ICG & ATS in the last five years, reaffirming their unwavering commitment towards strengthening maritime security and achieving the national vision of a “Nasha Mukt Bharat”. ***** VK/Ruchi (Release ID: 2265784) Visitor Counter : 3101 Read this release in: Urdu , Marathi , हिन्दी , Gujarati , Tamil , Telugu Ministry of Defence Indian Coast Guard Conducts Anti-Smuggling Operation off Mundra Coast in Gujarat ICG and ATS Gujarat Seizes 115 Kg Cocaine worth INR 1150 Crore Posted On: 27 MAY 2026 2:28PM by PIB Delhi In a major success against maritime narcotics smuggling, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully seized approximately 115 kg of Cocaine during a joint intelligence-based anti-smuggling operation conducted in coordination with Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) Gujarat from May 25-26, 2026 off the Mundra coast in Gujarat. The estimated international market value of the seized narcotics is approximately INR 1150 crore as per open-source assessments. Acting on specific and actionable intelligence shared by ATS Gujarat, ICG Interceptor Boats, with ATS personnel embarked onboard, undertook an extensive search operation in the Mundra anchorage area. During the operation, suspicious activity was observed onboard a container vessel. Demonstrating swift operational response and seamless inter-agency coordination, the team immediately proceeded to the location and successfully recovered five bags from the sea. Upon examination, the bags were found to contain packets of white powdery substance, which tested positive for Cocaine. A total of 115 packets, weighing approximately one kilogram each, with an overall contraband weight of around 115 kg, were seized during the operation. Subsequently, the vessel has been brought to the port for further investigation. This was the 15th successful anti-narcotics operation jointly undertaken by ICG & ATS in the last five years, reaffirming their unwavering commitment towards strengthening maritime security and achieving the national vision of a “Nasha Mukt Bharat”. ***** VK/Ruchi (Release ID: 2265784) " /> In a major success against maritime narcotics smuggling, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully seized approximately 115 kg of Cocaine during a joint intelligence-based anti-smuggling operation conducted in coordination with Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) Gujarat from May 25-26, 2026 off the Mundra coast in Gujarat. The estimated international market value of the seized narcotics is approximately INR 1150 crore as per open-source assessments. Acting on specific and actionable intelligence shared by ATS Gujarat, ICG Interceptor Boats, with ATS personnel embarked onboard, undertook an extensive search operation in the Mundra anchorage area. During the operation, suspicious activity was observed onboard a container vessel. Demonstrating swift operational response and seamless inter-agency coordination, the team immediately proceeded to the location and successfully recovered five bags from the sea. <img src="https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/userfiles/image/image0014JSM.jpg" style="height:272px; width:409px" /> Upon examination, the bags were found to contain packets of white powdery substance, which tested positive for Cocaine. A total of 115 packets, weighing approximately one kilogram each, with an overall contraband weight of around 115 kg, were seized during the operation. Subsequently, the vessel has been brought to the port for further investigation. 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