narcotics control

April 14, 2025 1:48 PM

Indian Coast Guard, Gujarat ATS seize narcotics worth Rs. 1,800 crore in joint operation

In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), in a joint operation with the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS), seized over 300 kg of methamphetamine valued at approximately Rs. 1,800 crore, according to a statement by the Ministry of Defence on Monday. The overnight operation, conducted between April 12 and 13, was based on actionable intelligence provided by the Gujarat ATS. An ICG vessel from the Coast Guard Region (West), deployed on a multi-mission patrol of...

April 2, 2025 1:49 PM

Indian Navy’s INS Tarkash seizes 2,500 kg of narcotics in Western Indian Ocean

In a major anti-narcotics operation, the Indian Navy’s frontline frigate INS Tarkash has seized over 2,500 kg of narcotics in the Western Indian Ocean, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement on Wednesday. The successful interception highlights the Navy’s commitment to maritime security and combating transnational crime. Deployed in the region since January as part of Maritime Security Operations, INS Tarkash has been supporting Combined Task Force (CTF) 150, a Bahrain-based multination...

November 29, 2024 3:27 PM

DGPs, IGPs conference 2024 commences in Odisha, focusing on national security challenges

The 59th All India Conference of Directors General and Inspectors General of Police began on Friday in Bhubaneswar, with discussions centered on critical national security issues, including counter-terrorism, left-wing extremism, coastal security, narcotics control, and the implications of new criminal laws. The three-day event, spanning November 29 to December 1, brings together senior police officials, security administrators, and policymakers to address internal security challenges and devis...