Indian Coast Guard Busts International Oil Smuggling Ring
Mumbai – The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully intercepted an international oil smuggling syndicate in a mid-sea operation on February 5-6, approximately 100 nautical miles west of Mumbai. Three vessels were apprehended following intelligence gathered through maritime surveillance.
- Modus Operandi: The syndicate smuggled low-cost oil from conflict zones, transferring cargo mid-sea to evade customs duties.
- Evasion Tactics: Vessels frequently changed identities to avoid detection.
- Investigation: Digital investigation revealed suspicious activity leading to the interception of the involved vessels.
- Next Steps: The vessels are being escorted to Mumbai for further investigation by Indian Customs and other agencies.