Tag: drug smuggling

In a major blow to cross-border drug trafficking, the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) seized 300 kg of methamphetamine, estimated to be worth ₹1,800 crore, during a joint operation near the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) in the Arabian Sea off the Gujarat coast.

In a groundbreaking investigation, the Andaman and Nicobar Police have announced their intention to seek information from Elon Musk's satellite internet company, Starlink, as part of a massive drug trafficking probe. The inquiry comes after authorities intercepted a Myanmar boat carrying over 6,000 kilograms (13,000 pounds) of methamphetamine, valued at an estimated ₹360 billion ($4.25 billion) in retail markets.

Manipur's Chief Minister N Biren Singh has convened a meeting to discuss extending the India-Myanmar border fencing by 70 km. This move comes in response to concerns over illegal immigration and drug smuggling across the porous border, and Singh emphasizes the urgency of safeguarding the region against these challenges.