Amit Shah lauds joint operation of Navy and NCB in seizing around 3,300 kg of drugs in Gujarat
New Delhi:
Union Home Minister Amit Shah today lauded the joint operation of the Indian Navy and NCB in seizing approximately 3,300 kg of contraband off the coast of Gujarat and termed it as ‘proof’ of the government’s unwavering commitment to make India a drug-free nation. .
The Narcotics Control Bureau, along with the Indian Navy, on Tuesday intercepted a suspicious boat off the Gujarat coast, seizing around 3,300 kg of contraband.
The Indian Navy, in a statement, declared the seizure the “largest” in recent times in terms of quantity.
The seized items included 3089 kg of charas, 158 kg of methamphetamine and 25 kg of morphine.
Hailing the joint operation, Union Home Minister, Amit Shah posted on Twitter, “Taking forward Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji’s vision of a drug-free India, our agencies today made a major contribution in making the largest ever seizure of drugs in the country. Have achieved success.” A huge consignment of 3132 kg of drugs was seized in a joint operation conducted by NCB, Navy and Gujarat Police,” Mr Shah commented.
He said, “The historic success is a testament to our government’s unwavering commitment to making our country drug-free. On this occasion, I congratulate the NCB, Navy and Gujarat Police.”
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