Indian Coast Gaurd

The Indian Coast Guard intercepted three vessels and busted an international network involved in illegal mid-sea oil transfers about 100 nautical miles off Mumbai. The operation followed detailed surveillance and revealed cross-border handlers coordinating smuggling to evade customs duties and checks.

As per the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), the presence of active fishing gear and approximately 500 kilograms of fish catch clearly indicated ongoing fishing operations inside Indian waters.

The detained Pakistanis have been handed over to the Jakhau Marine Police in Gujarat for questioning.