Gujarat, Sept. 30 -- The Indian Coast Guard, in coordination with the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), Gujarat, seized approximately 526 kg of narcotics valued at over Rs 3,000 crore in the international market after intercepting an Iranian dhow in the Arabian Sea west of Lakshadweep, officials said.

The operation was carried out on September 25 following actionable intelligence. According to the Coast Guard, the seized contraband comprised heroin and methamphetamine, and five Pakistani nationals operating the vessel were apprehended.

The Coast Guard said its personnel conducted coordinated sea-air surveillance, tracked the suspicious vessel and launched a hot pursuit before boarding the dhow.

The vessel, the apprehended crew and the seized...