MARITIME

25 March 2021: Off the coast of Vizhinjam, India

A Sri Lankan boat was seized by the Indian Coast Guard and Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). It was carrying 300 kilograms of heroin, five AK-47 guns and ammunition on March 25, off the coast of Vizhinjam in Kerala. The boat, named ‘Ravihansi,’ was heading to Sri Lanka. The NCB arrested six Sri Lankan nationals. The Indian Coast Guard intercepted the Sri Lankan supposed fishing vessel in Indian waters off the coast of Vizhinjam in Kerala.