In Gujarat, the Anti-Terrorist Squad -ATS of state Police and Indian Coast Guard have apprehended 8 Pakistani nationals with a Pakistani boat within Indian water territory off the Jakhau coast. In a joint operation, the ATS and Coast Guard have also seized 30 kilograms of heroin worth Rs. 150 crores in the
international market.
The operation was carried out following the information received by the ATS and Special Operation Group (SOG) of Devbhoomi Dwarka district police regarding the ferry of drug consignment. As the area was under the coast guard jurisdiction, the operation was executed jointly.