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Orissa High Court orders arrest of a vessel at Paradip Port

The Orissa High Court has ordered arrest of the bulk carrier vessel from which 22 packets of cocaine were seized last year.

Paradip International Cargo Terminal (PICT) Private Limited had moved Orissa High Court seeking recovery of charges towards berth hire.

Customs officials had seized cocaine valuated at ₹220 crore from Panama registered Ship - MV Debi, berthed at PICT.  The cocaine packets were concealed in the cranes of the ship. Subsequently, Assistant Commissioner, Paradip Customs Division directed the traffic manager, Paradip Port Trust, that no movement authorisations should be given to the vessel without prior consultation.

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