The Indian Coast Guard, in a joint intelligence-led operation with the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) and central intelligence agencies, intercepted a suspected Iranian dhow in the Arabian Sea, west of Lakshadweep, and seized 526 kg of heroin and methamphetamine worth more than Rs 3,000 crore, officials said.

According to the Indian Coast Guard, its units detected and tracked the suspicious vessel before launching a hot pursuit and boarding it. Five Pakistani crew members were apprehended during the operation.