Indian Coast Guard Seizes 2.6 Tonnes of Betel Nuts, Fishing Boat Apprehended off Frazerganj

Key Highlights

• The consignment is suspected to have been smuggled from Bangladesh into India.
• Following the operation, the apprehended fishing boat was escorted to Frazerganj and berthed at the Benfish Fishing Jetty.
• The vessel, along with the seized contraband, has been handed over to the Coastal Police Station, Frazerganj, for further investigation and legal proceedings.
• The operation underscores the Indian Coast Guard’s heightened vigilance and close coordination with other maritime security agencies to curb smuggling and illegal activities by anti-national elements.
• The ICG reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding India’s maritime frontiers and protecting national security and economic interests.