Coastal Police Seize 500kg of Narcotics in Major Smuggling Bust

On March 12, 2026, coastal police in Kerala intercepted a shipment containing 500 kilograms of heroin worth $50 million. The bust occurred near Kochi port after a tip-off from intelligence agencies, according to ANI. Authorities arrested four suspects linked to an international smuggling ring operating between Southeast Asia and India. The operation also recovered high-end communication devices used to coordinate drug shipments. Officials hailed the bust as a significant blow to narcotics trafficking in the region.