New Delhi, Apr 21 (PTI) The Indian Coast Guard on Monday said it has executed a successful anti-narcotics operation off the India-Sri Lanka International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) and seized 302 kg of tendu leaves.

The ICG shared the information in a post on X along with a photo.

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"Swiftly acting on Intel input, @IndiaCoastGuar Stn #Mandapam executed a successful #AntiNarcotics operation off the #IndoSriLanka IMBL. An #ICG ACV carried out an extensive search and seized approx. 302 kg of Tendu Leaves near 4th Island," the ICG wrote on the micro-blogging platform.

ICG Station Mandapam is located at Ramanathpuram in Tamil Nadu.

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"#Contraband handed over to #Customs for legal proceedings. #WeProtect #MaritimeSecurity #DrugFreeSeas," it said.

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