The Indian Coast Guard promptly responded to a distress call off the Andhra coast, rescuing nine fishermen who had suffered severe burn injuries when their boat caught fire and sank in the Bay of Bengal on April 5, 2024. The ICGS Veera, on patrol nearby, received a distress call from…
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India-US Coast Guard Conclude “Sea Defenders-2024” Exercise in Port Blair
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the United States Coast Guard (USCG) successfully concluded their collaborative maritime security exercise, “Sea Defenders-2024,” at Port Blair on March 9th, 2024. Spanning four days, this intensive exercise served as a cornerstone for strengthening cooperation and interoperability between the two Coast Guard forces. “Sea…
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Indian Coast Guard and DRI Thwart Smuggling Attempt, Seize ₹108 Crore Worth of Hashish in Joint Operation
In a significant victory against drug trafficking organizations operating in the Gulf of Mannar, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) collaborated to seize a substantial quantity of illegal drugs. This successful operation, which involved the apprehension of four individuals and the confiscation of 99…