Indian Navy warship INS Tarakash seized more than 2500 kg of drugs by running a major operation in the Western Indian Ocean. This action has been taken to prevent marine crimes and strengthen regional security. During the patrolling, the INS Tarke received several intelligence information regarding suspected ships operating in the area from the Indian Navy’s P8i aircraft.
INS Tarakash changed its way to stop ships
The ships were involved in illegal activities including drug trafficking. Responding to the warning, INS Tarakash changed its way to stop the ships. The Ministry of Defense said that after appropriate interrogation of all suspected ships, INS Tarakash stopped the ship due to coordinated efforts with the sea -operating center in Mumbai. Additionally, the ship sent its integral helicopter to monitor the activities of the suspected ship and identify other such ships in the area.
An expert boarding team along with Marine Commandos went to search the suspected ship. During this raid, he found several sealed packets. During the search and interrogation, more than 2,500 kg of narcotics (which included 2,386 kg of Hashish and 121 kg heroin) were found in various cargo holds and compartments of the ship.
What amount of drugs were seized?
INS Tarkash has been posted in the Western Indian Ocean under the Maritime Safety Mission since January 2025. During the patrolling on 31 March 2025, the Navy’s P8i patrol plane reported some suspected ships in the sea. It is believed that this boat was involved in drug trafficking. INS Tarakash took immediate action and started moving towards those ships. After questioning several suspected boats, the Navy stopped a boat and investigated it. During this time, helicopter was also monitored.
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