Drop in drugs smuggling, piracy and robbery in Indian Ocean in Dec: Indian Navy
Sat, Jan 30 2021 20:36 IST
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New Delhi, Jan 30 : A total of 215 maritime incidents like contraband smuggling, piracy, armed robbery, irregular human migration and illegal unregulated fishing were reported in the Indian Ocean Region in December 2020, the Indian Navy said.
The Information Fusion Centre (IFC) for the Indian Ocean Region under the Indian Navy monitors maritime incidents and it works closely with national and regional agencies as well as like-minded organisations and countries to generate comprehensive maritime domain awareness.