A&N Police and ICG bust a huge haul of 6016 kgs of methamphetamine

New Delhi, November 30

The Andaman & Nicobar Police busted a huge haul of narcotics and seized 6,016 kilograms of methamphetamine from six Myanmarese nationals.

The high end operation of the Andaman & Nicobar Police was done in close coordination with the Indian Coast Guard ad busted an international cartel.  

The officials stated that as part of the investigative process, the seized Boat involved in the operation has undergone a thorough examination. 

The police seized evidences, including several communication devices and notably, a Starlink satellite dish. The presence of this advanced technology, designed to provide seamless internet connectivity even in remote locations, underscores the cartel's highly organized and transnational reach. 

DG (A&N) HGS Dhaliwal stated that the master of the boat who is one of the major cartel member, it is established that he visited Tachileik, Myanmar on multiple occasions. Tachileik is located on Laos/Thai/China border trijunction and is the fulcrum of Meth trade of Golden Triangle. His movement pattern also shows visits to Kwathoung which is also a border town situated on the Myanmar-Thailand border. The GPS coordinates had Sumatra/Indonesia and Rangat/Neil Islands of Andaman & Nicobar Islands which is being further investigated.

The police have also ensured strict compliance with legal and procedural requirements during the investigation. In strict adherence to the guidelines of the Supreme Court, the sampling and certification of the 222 bags of methamphetamine were completed within an efficient 48-hour window. 

The officials added that the findings from this case will contribute significantly to broader efforts to combat drug trafficking across borders, reinforcing India's stand against organized crime and realizing PM and Union Home Minister’s vision of “Nasha Mukt Bharat”.