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The Indian Coast Guard intercepted an Indian fishing boat in the Bay of Bengal on April 10, carrying betel nuts worth Rs 1 crore without valid documents during a routine patrol. The boat, 'IFB Maa Basanti', was found to be operating without registration and the crew lacked valid biometric cards. No fishing gear or catch was found on board despite five days at sea. The crew and boat were taken into custody for further investigation and legal proceedings.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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