700 kg meth seized in massive drug haul off Gujarat coast, 8 Iranians held

According to officials aware of the development, the seized narcotic drug has an estimated international street value of ₹2-3 crore per kg, putting the total worth of the confiscated contraband between ₹1,400 and ₹2,100 crore.

“A huge consignment of about 700 kg of methamphetamine was interdicted in Indian territorial waters. During this operation, eight foreign nationals were arrested who claim to be Iranians,” the NCB said in a statement.

The accused have been identified as Ata Mohammed Baloch, 41, Z N Baloch, 20, Ismail Ibrahim, 23, Rasul Baksh, 51, Mohammed Rahisi, 55, Gulam Mohammed, 62, Kasim Baksh, 63 and Nabi Baksh Baloch, 43. The eight men do not have any identity documents, the NCB said.