Myanmarese Smugglers Caught With 6,000 kg Meth: Starlink Role Exposed
A record-breaking drug haul of 6,000 kg of methamphetamine has brought international attention to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Authorities revealed that the Myanmarese smugglers were using Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet to navigate remote seas. Here's how technology intersected with crime in a way authorities hadn't anticipated. Background of the Drug Haul On an operation spanning days, Indian Coast Guard officers intercepted a suspicious vessel in the Andaman waters. The boat, manned by six Myanmarese nationals, carried an enormous stash of methamphetamine, estimated to be one of India's largest maritime drug seizures. Officials discovered the smugglers had ventured deep into international waters, relying on advanced tech to mask their illicit activities. Photo by Andrea Piacquadio Details of the Seizure Authorities recovered approximately 6,000 kilograms of methamphetamine , a synthetic drug notorious for its devastating effects on users and comm...