In a significant breakthrough for law enforcement, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Police, in collaboration with various agencies, successfully intercepted one of the largest drug smuggling operations in Indian history.authorities seized a staggering 6,000 kilograms of methamphetamine, estimated to be worth ₹36,000 crore.
The drugs, which were concealed in sacks aboard a Myanmar-registered vessel, were intercepted in Indian waters during a routine surveillance operation.
The drugs were intended to be transshipped to other countries, underscoring the Islands’ strategic location as a hub for international drug trafficking routes. This seizure has drawn global attention to the growing issue of drug smuggling across the Indian Ocean and the critical role of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in combating this crime.
The authorities have emphasized the need for enhanced surveillance and inter-agency cooperation to tackle international narcotics trade effectively.