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India Navy seizes Iranian boat carrying contraband off Andaman

An Iranian boat carrying contraband was caught by the Indian navy at Indira Point near the Andaman Island with 11 Iranian nationals on board.

India Navy seizes boat carrying 9 Iranians in Andaman
India Navy seizes boat carrying 9 Iranians in Andaman
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Published : Apr 9, 2022, 4:03 PM IST

Chennai: Indian Navy has seized Iranian Boat allegedly carrying contraband for entering into the Indian territory off Andaman Island on Friday night. Sources said the boat entered the Indira Point near the Andaman Island of Indian Border and was subsequently seized by the navy patrol.

There were 11 Iranian nationals on board the fishing vessel. The seized boat has been brought to the Kasimedu fishing port in Chennai for further investigation. Sources said all the Iranian nationals would be handed over to the Narcotics Control Bureau, which will interrogate them further. The officials were tightlipped about the contraband caught in the incident.

Chennai: Indian Navy has seized Iranian Boat allegedly carrying contraband for entering into the Indian territory off Andaman Island on Friday night. Sources said the boat entered the Indira Point near the Andaman Island of Indian Border and was subsequently seized by the navy patrol.

There were 11 Iranian nationals on board the fishing vessel. The seized boat has been brought to the Kasimedu fishing port in Chennai for further investigation. Sources said all the Iranian nationals would be handed over to the Narcotics Control Bureau, which will interrogate them further. The officials were tightlipped about the contraband caught in the incident.

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