Over 180 tonnes of smuggled diesel seized from cargo barge off Mumbai coast; two held

Key Highlights

• Over 180 tonnes of diesel was seized from the cargo barge MV Tina 4.
• The diesel was hidden in water tanks and smuggled from foreign vessels.
• The operation took place mid-sea off the Mumbai coast on January 18, 2026.
• The vessel's master and the owner's son were arrested by customs officials.
• The smuggled diesel was intended for local coastal boats and factories.