Indian Coast Guard seizes 526 kg of drugs from Iranian dhow in Arabian Sea

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Where: Lakshadweepresolved to locality19.055, 72.869
When: Occurrence date not stated by reportingFirst reported 2026-09-30
Sourcing: 18 reports18 reports across 15 outlets · independence not established
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Summary

The Indian Coast Guard, in joint operations with the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad and central intelligence agencies, seized approximately 526 kg of heroin and methamphetamine valued at over Rs 3,000 crore (approximately $300-312 million) from an Iranian dhow in the Arabian Sea west of Lakshadweep on September 25, 2026. Five Pakistani nationals operating the vessel were apprehended. The dhow, crew, and seized narcotics were escorted to Mumbai under armed security for interrogation and legal proceedings. One report linked wanted drug smuggler Haji Salim to the smuggling plan, with the consignment reportedly intended for transport to India and then to a Nigerian national in Punjab, with payments made through hawala channels. The operation was conducted following actionable intelligence about a suspicious vessel.

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2026-09-30member countour measurement17 → 18reports joined

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aninews.in
- Iranian boat carrying drugs seized off Lakshadweep; 5 Pakistani nationals held; Haji Salim linked to smuggling plan2026-09-30
hindustantimes.com
- Iranian boat, Pakistani crew held with drugs worth ₹3,000 crore as coast guard busts smuggling bid | India News2026-09-30
economictimes.indiatimes.com
- Indian Coast Guard catches Pakistanis in Iranian dhow with 526 kg drugs: How maritime border agency busted2026-09-30
thehindu.com
- ₹3,000 crore drugs seized from Iranian boat in Arabian Sea; 5 Pakistan nationals detained2026-09-30
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
- 526 kg drugs worth Rs 3,000 crore seized from Iranian boat with Pakistani crew2026-09-30
freepressjournal.in
- ICG & Gujarat ATS Seize Drugs Worth Over ₹3,000 Crore Off Lakshadweep Coast, Arrest Five Pakistani Crew2026-09-30
moneycontrol.com
- 5 Pakistani nationals detained as Indian Coast Guard seizes Rs 3,000 crore drugs in Arabian Sea from Iranian dhow- Moneycontrol.com2026-09-30
outlookindia.com
- Rs 3,000 Crore Drugs Seized In Arabian Sea, 5 Pakistani Nationals Detained2026-09-30
tribuneindia.com
- Iranian boat with Pakistani crew held with drugs worth Rs 3,000 crore by Indian Coast Guard - The Tribune2026-09-30
business-standard.com
- Five Pakistanis held as Coast Guard seizes 526 kg drugs in Arabian Sea2026-09-30
tv.rediff.com
- Rs 3,000 cr drugs seized from Iranian boat near Lakshdweep; 5 Pakistanis held | Rediff-TV | Rediff.com2026-09-30
livemint.com
- ₹3,000 crore drug haul busted: How Coast Guard tracked Iranian dhow with 5 Pakistani crew2026-09-30
thenationalnews.com
- India seizes more than $300m worth of drugs from Iranian dhow2026-09-30
openthemagazine.com
- 526 Kg of Drugs Worth Over ₹3,000 Crore Seized in Arabian Sea; Five Arrested2026-09-30
organiser.org
- Indian Coast Guard seizes Rs 3,000 crore drug haul2026-09-30

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