The Andaman and Nicobar Police are destroying over 6000 kilograms of Methamphetamine, worth Rs 36,000 crore, in 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. The swift action was commended for minimizing pollution.
In a groundbreaking development, CONCOR has bridged the logistics gap between Chennai and Port Blair by introducing ICEBATTERY containers with a temperature of 5°C. This innovation will transform goods transportation to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, improving efficiency and reliability. The containers can maintain temperatures for up to three days, revolutionizing supply chain operations.
In a daring sea-to-air rescue, the Indian Coast Guard saved 11 crew members from a sinking cargo vessel in the Bay of Bengal. Despite rough seas, the crew was rescued with the help of Coast Guard vessels and aircraft. Three crew members are still missing, prompting an ongoing search mission in the area.
The Indian Coast Guard recently conducted a comprehensive maritime training program for the Police Marine Force in Andaman and Nicobar. The seven-week training included theoretical classes and hands-on training aboard coast guard vessels, covering subjects like navigation and seamanship. The program concluded with a valedictory function attended by dignitaries, highlighting the Coast Guard’s commitment to enhancing maritime security in the region.
