Andaman and Nicobar Police Incinerate Record 6000 kg Methamphetamine in Major Drug Bust

The Andaman and Nicobar Police have begun the process of destroying over 6000 kilograms of Methamphetamine valued at Rs 36,000 crore, making it the largest maritime drug seizure in India. The drugs are being incinerated in a crematorium furnace in Sri Vijaya Puram, under the supervision of the Director General of Police, Hargobinder Singh Dhaliwal. Dhaliwal explained that incineration was chosen as the most effective disposal method to minimize pollution, considering the massive quantity of drugs seized.

The permission to destroy the drugs in the incinerator was granted by civic authorities, with support from the Home Ministry and the Narcotics Control Bureau. Dhaliwal emphasized the importance of swift action in destroying such a large quantity of drugs, highlighting the minimal pollution generated through incineration compared to other disposal methods like open burning or water disposal. The Andaman and Nicobar Police’s efforts in destroying the seized drugs have been commended for their coordination and vigilance in handling the situation.

The massive contraband was seized by the Andaman and Nicobar Islands police in November last year from a trawler with six Myanmarese crew members near Barren Island in the Andaman Sea. The trawler, originally headed for Thailand, drifted towards Indian waters due to a technical snag. The Coast Guard played a crucial role in alerting authorities and towing the trawler to Sri Vijaya Puram for further investigation. The six Myanmarese individuals involved in the drug haul have been arrested and booked under relevant acts, remaining under judicial custody as the probe continues.

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