Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Mumbai Customs Seizes 200 Tons of Diesel
Indian Customs officials in Mumbai made a big catch!
They found a huge amount of smuggled diesel, about 200 tons, hidden in a cargo ship called MV Tina 4.
The ship was owned by a company called M/s Shiny Shipping & Logistics Pvt Ltd.
The diesel was hidden in special water tanks that weren't supposed to be there.
The officials think the diesel was smuggled from foreign vessels and sold to local boats and factories to avoid paying taxes.
They arrested the captain of the ship and the owner's son.
This is one of the biggest catches by the Customs department, showing how they are working hard to stop illegal activities at sea.
Mumbai Customs seized 180-200 tons of smuggled diesel hidden in water tanks of the cargo vessel MV Tina 4.
The vessel was registered under M/s Shiny Shipping & Logistics Pvt Ltd and had concealed fuel containers.
The master of the vessel and the son of its owner were arrested, with more arrests likely.
The diesel was smuggled from foreign vessels and intended to be sold to local coastal boats and factories to evade customs duty.
This is one of the biggest diesel seizures by the Customs department, intercepted by the Rummaging and Intelligence team.
- Who
- Mumbai Customs officials, including the Rummaging and Intelligence team
- What
- Seizure of 180-200 tons of smuggled diesel
- When
- Recently, with arrests made
- Where
- Aboard the cargo vessel MV Tina 4
- Why
- To evade customs duty and profit from illegal trade
- Vessel Name
- MV Tina 4
- Seized Fuel Amount
- 180-200 tons
- Shipping Company
- M/s Shiny Shipping & Logistics Pvt Ltd
- Arrested Individuals
- Master of the vessel and the son of its owner
- Intelligence Team
- Rummaging and Intelligence, Mumbai Customs, Zone 3
- Smuggling Method
- Concealed in water tanks within the barge structure
- Purpose of Smuggling
- To evade customs duty and sell to local coastal boats and factories
Sources
Customs Records Largest Diesel Seizure in History: 200 Tons Smuggled Fuel Found Concealed in Cargo Barge MV Tina 4
Over 180 tonnes of smuggled diesel seized from cargo barge off Mumbai coast; 2 held
Diesel smuggling racket busted in high seas, 2 held
