Smugglers Throw 300 Kg Drugs Worth ₹1,800 Crore Into Sea During Gujarat Coast Guard Chase
Gujarat ATS and Indian Coast Guard foil a massive ₹1,800 crore drug smuggling attempt. 300 kg of meth tossed into the Arabian Sea during a midnight maritime chase.
By Dilip Shekhawat | Ahmedabad | April 14, 2025
In a high-octane night operation off the Gujarat coast, smugglers dumped 300 kg of methamphetamine worth ₹1,800 crore into the Arabian Sea to avoid arrest. But the bold tactic failed, as the Gujarat ATS and Indian Coast Guard closed in, recovered the drugs, and secured a major anti-narcotics win.
Gujarat ATS Drug Smuggling Operation: A Midnight Chase Across Maritime Borders
The incident unfolded between April 12 and 13, when Gujarat ATS received intel about a suspicious vessel heading toward the Indian maritime zone. Acting swiftly, they alerted the Coast Guard, which launched a night-time intercept operation near the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL).
On spotting the Coast Guard ship, the smugglers panicked and threw their drug consignment overboard before escaping toward international waters. The operation didn’t end there—the Coast Guard carried out an extensive search in near-complete darkness and successfully retrieved the dumped consignment.
What Was Seized?
- Drug Type: Suspected to be methamphetamine
- Quantity: Over 300 kilograms
- Estimated Value: ₹1,800 crore
- Status: Now under Gujarat ATS custody for forensic analysis and further probe
A Pattern of Success: 13 Operations and CountingThis mission marks the 13th successful collaboration between the Gujarat ATS and the Coast Guard in recent years, underscoring their growing synergy in securing India’s maritime borders.
According to officials, this operation is part of a larger crackdown against international drug syndicates using sea routes to smuggle narcotics into India.
Growing Maritime ThreatIndia’s Arabian Sea coastline has increasingly become a target for narcotic smuggling. With vast sea routes and the cover of darkness, traffickers have often exploited these areas. But with improved surveillance, tip-offs, and joint operations, agencies are now stepping up their game.
“The smugglers thought the sea would hide their crimes—but we were watching,” said a senior ATS officer.
What’s Next?
The recovered consignment will undergo lab tests, while ATS continues to trace the origin and possible links to international drug cartels. More arrests and revelations are likely in the coming days.
Conclusion
This dramatic interception off the Gujarat coast isn’t just a win on the water—it’s a reminder of the challenges India faces in combating narco-terrorism. With tight coordination between Gujarat ATS and the Coast Guard, the message is clear: India’s seas are no longer safe havens for smugglers.
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