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Pakistan-bound nuclear weapon parts seized in Navi Mumbai
Updated On: 03 March, 2024 04:22 AM IST | Mumbai | Prasun Choudhari
A Computer Numerical Control machine, which has potential usage in nukes, was being shipped from China to Karachi
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The CNC machine, seized by the Customs department at the Nhava Sheva port, was being shipped aboard a merchant ship with a Maltese flag. Officials have also found discrepancies in the shipping details
In an incident that has the international defence community taking interest, the Customs department on Saturday intercepted a consignment at the Nhava Sheva port in Navi Mumbai, containing components which could be used for nuclear ballistic missiles, that were being shipped from China to Pakistan.
According to sources, the consignment was found aboard the CMA CGM Attila, a merchant ship bearing the Maltese flag, based on specific inputs received from central intelligence agencies. An inspection aboard the ship revealed that it was carrying a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine, which have potential usage in nuclear weapons programmes.
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