Chennai, Sept. 12 -- The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Station Mandapamconducted a swift coordinated operation and seized contraband nearRameswaram.
The seizure was effected by Hovercraft Ex-Mandapam yesterday duringroutine surveillance mission, a defence statement said today.
The alert Hovercraft crew sighted suspicious packets on 3rd Island andquickly beached the hovercraft.
On checking, 96 kg Tendu Leaves and 118 kg Dry Ginger were foundwhich were handed over to Customs Rameswaram for further investigation.
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