INS Tarkash seizes 2,500 kg narcotics in major Indian Navy operation in Western Indian Ocean

INS Tarkash seizes 2,500 kg narcotics in major Indian Navy operation in Western Indian Ocean

The Indian Navy's INS Tarkash intercepted a suspect vessel in the western Indian Ocean, seizing over 2,500 kg of narcotics, including hashish and heroin. This operation was based on intelligence received and involved a coordinated search with maritime surveillance aircraft.

INS Tarkash seizes 2500 kg of narcotics in Western Indian Ocean

“On March 31, 2025, while on patrol, INS Tarkash received multiple inputs from Indian Navy P8I maritime patrol aircraft regarding suspicious vessels operating in the area believed to be involved in illicit activities, including narcotics trafficking,” the Defence Ministry said

New Zealand-led CTF 150 Wraps up Focused Operation ANZAC TIGER

From Combined Maritime Forces Public Affairs MANAMA, Bahrain – The New Zealand-led Combined Task Force (CTF) 150 of the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) recently wrapped up a joint focused operation with CTF 153, formerly led by Australia, called Anzac Tiger. The Royal New Zealand Navy ship HMNZS Te Kaha operated alongside the Indian Navy ship INS Tarkash during Anzac Tiger, in which a range of intelligence organizations collaborated to identify c…

INS Tarkash seizes 2,500 Kg of narcotics in western Indian Ocean

In an intrepid operation, the Indian Navy’s frontline frigate INS Tarkash has seized over 2,500 kgs of narcotics off the coast of Mumbai in the western Indian Ocean. Announcing the seizure on Wednesday, the Indian Navy said the operation was planned and launched after receiving intelligence on March 31 about suspicious vessel movements. Based on the tip-off, all suspicious vessels in the vicinity were systematically interrogated before INS Tarka…

Indian Navy’s INS Tarkash Seizes Over 2,500 Kg Of Narcotics...

INS Tarkash, a frontline frigate of the Indian Navy operating under the Western Naval Command, has successfully intercepted and seized over 2500 kg of narcotics in the Western Indian...

Indian Navy Foils Drug Smuggling Attempt, Seizes 2,500 kg Of Narcotics

In a major crackdown on maritime drug trafficking, the Indian Naval Ship (INS) Tarkash successfully intercepted and seized over 2,500 kg of narcotics in the Western Indian Ocean, reaffirming the Indian Navy’s role in ensuring regional security. The operation, executed with precision, targeted a dhow suspected of smuggling illicit substances. INS Tarkash, a formidable frigate of the Indian Navy, has been on deployment in the region since January …