New Delhi, Jan 29 (PTI) The Indian Coast Guard on Wednesday said it seized over 53 kg of ganja worth Rs 60 lakh in an operation near the India-Sri Lankan international maritime boundary line (IMBL).

The operation was carried out this morning.

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During an extensive search, an air-cushion vehicle or ACV spotted few packages in the First Island near the IMBL, the Coast Guard said.

Twelve packets were found abandoned on the island.

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"The packets have been identified as Ganja and weighing around 53.62 kgs, worth Rs 60 lakhs," it said in a statement.

"The contraband is being handed over to the Customs department for further course of action," it added.

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