Andaman: The Andaman and Nicobar Police have successfully concluded a massive operation to destroy more than 6,000 kilograms of methamphetamine, valued at approximately Rs 36,000 crore in the international market. Officials confirmed on Saturday that the phased disposal process, which spanned nine months from June 26, 2025, to March 12, 2026, represents one of the largest single anti-narcotics destruction efforts ever undertaken in India. The contraband was originally seized by the Indian Coast Guard in November 2024 after intercepting a Myanmarese vessel operating within Indian territorial waters near the islands.
The recovery involved crystalline methamphetamine packed into 1,500 individual packets, a highly addictive substance frequently referred to as a “crazy drug” and strictly prohibited under Indian law. Following the seizure, the investigation was spearheaded by the Andaman and Nicobar Police under the direct supervision of Director General of Police Hargobinder Singh Dhaliwal. Legal proceedings were initiated under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, the Foreigners Act, and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, ensuring all procedural mandates were strictly followed before the final disposal.
To manage the unprecedented volume of the narcotics, the destruction was carried out at the incineration facility of INHS Dhanvantri at Minnie Bay. A high-level drug disposal committee, chaired by DIGP Dr. A. Koan and supported by senior officials including DIGP Jitendra Kumar Meena and SP Ravikant Kumar, oversaw the entire process to ensure security and environmental compliance. Police officials noted that the efficient completion of this operation underscores the meticulous planning and inter-agency coordination required to handle high-stakes maritime security and narcotics enforcement.
