**Summary of Indian Coast Guard and ATS Gujarat Anti-Smuggling Operation**
**Overview**
Between May 25 and May 26, 2026, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) Gujarat conducted a successful joint intelligence-based anti-smuggling operation off the Mundra coast in Gujarat. The operation resulted in the seizure of approximately 115 kg of Cocaine.
**Key Metrics and Financial Data**
* **Seizure Quantity:** Approximately 115 kg of Cocaine (found in 115 packets weighing roughly 1 kg each).
* **Estimated Market Value:** Approximately INR 1,150 crore, based on open-source international market assessments.
* **Operational History:** This represents the 15th successful joint anti-narcotics operation conducted by the ICG and ATS Gujarat in the last five years.
**Operational Details**
Acting on specific intelligence from ATS Gujarat, ICG Interceptor Boats carrying ATS personnel performed an extensive search in the Mundra anchorage area. Upon observing suspicious activity on a container vessel, the team recovered five bags from the sea. Testing confirmed the contents were cocaine. The vessel involved has been escorted to the port for further investigation.
**Strategic Objective**
The operation aligns with the national vision of “Nasha Mukt Bharat” (Drug-Free India) and underscores the commitment of maritime agencies to strengthening national security against narcotics trafficking.
**Administrative Information**
* **Posted By:** PIB Delhi
* **Date of Release:** May 27, 2026
* **Release ID:** 2265784
* **Visitor Counter:** 4329
* **Reference:** VK/Ruchi (Ministry of Defence)
Key Entities Referenced
Indian Coast Guard (ICG): The primary maritime security agency that executed the joint anti-smuggling operation and seized the narcotics.
Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) Gujarat: The specialized police unit that provided actionable intelligence and collaborated in the seizure of 115 kg of cocaine.
Mundra coast, Gujarat: The primary geographical location where the maritime interception and search operation took place.
Nasha Mukt Bharat: The national vision and initiative aimed at achieving a drug-free India, cited as the overarching goal for these operations.
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) Visitor Counter : 4329
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