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Indian Coast Guard stopped a foreign-linked oil smuggling ring 100 nautical miles off Mumbai, seizing three vessels and halting illicit fuel transfers.
The Indian Coast Guard disrupted an international oil smuggling operation 100 nautical miles west of Mumbai, intercepting three vessels involved in illicit mid-sea transfers of oil and oil-based products.
Using digital surveillance and data analysis, ICG detected suspicious activity by a motor tanker in India’s Exclusive Economic Zone, leading to the identification of two additional vessels.
The syndicate, believed to involve foreign operatives, smuggled low-cost fuel from conflict-affected regions, evading customs duties by altering vessel identities.
Coast Guard teams confirmed the smuggling through electronic data, document checks, and crew interrogations.
The seized vessels are being escorted to Mumbai for handover to Indian Customs and law enforcement.
The operation highlights India’s growing maritime enforcement capabilities and commitment to upholding international rules.
La Guardia Costera de la India detuvo una red de contrabando de petróleo vinculada con el extranjero a 100 millas náuticas de Mumbai, incautando tres buques y deteniendo las transferencias ilícitas de combustible.