India and Sri Lanka Conduct Joint Anti-Narcotics Operation in Arabian Sea
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Joint Anti-Narcotics Operation by Indian and Sri Lankan Navies |
| Date | November 24-25, 2024 |
| Location | Arabian Sea |
| Vessels Intercepted | Two Sri Lankan-flagged fishing vessels |
| Contraband Seized | Approximately 500 kg of crystal methamphetamine |
| Intelligence Source | Information Fusion Centre - Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR), established in December 2018 |
| Indian Naval Assets | Indian Naval Long-Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft, Remotely Piloted Aircraft, and an Indian naval ship |
| Execution | Continuous aerial surveillance and coordinated efforts led to the boarding of the vessels by Indian naval teams. |
| Handover | Boats, crew, and seized narcotics handed over to Sri Lankan authorities for further legal proceedings. |
| Recent Related Event | Indian Coast Guard seized 6,016 kg of methamphetamine from a Myanmar fishing boat in Andaman Sea. |
| Strategic Significance | Highlights growing collaboration between Indian and Sri Lankan Navies and enhanced maritime security efforts. |