The Indian Coast Guard intercepted 53 kilograms of ganja near the India-Sri Lankan maritime boundary line, valued at Rs 60 lakh. The operation, conducted this morning, utilized an air-cushion vehicle to discover packages on First Island. Further investigation led to the recovery of twelve abandoned packets. The contraband will be handed over to Customs for action.
Brazil’s Federal Police seized a large amount of cocaine on a bulker anchored offshore in Maranhao state. The crew discovered suspicious packages and alerted authorities, leading to an investigation. The vessel, named Jawor, was scheduled to dock for a soybean cargo destined for Spain. The police suspect crew involvement in the smuggling operation.
The Hellenic Coast Guard intercepted 34 kilograms of cocaine hidden in a shipment of bananas from South America, valued at €1 million. This discovery follows a joint effort between Greek and U.S. authorities to dismantle drug smuggling rings targeting Europe. Increased security measures are being implemented to combat the surge in drug smuggling activities.
A court in Batam, Indonesia postponed the trial in a case involving a tanker caught in illegal activities. The master of the vessel disappeared before the session, adding complexity to the case. Ownership of the tanker, suspected of smuggling Iranian oil, remains disputed. The vessel faces potential seizure and auction, while the crew’s fate and pending charges hang in the balance.
