No Result
View All Result
Monday, August 18, 2025
  • Login
NEWSLETTER
JOURNOS NEWS
27 °c
Columbus
24 ° Mon
25 ° Tue
  • Home
  • World News
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • Technology
  • Lifestyle
  • Science
  • Health
  • Home
  • World News
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • Technology
  • Lifestyle
  • Science
  • Health
27 °c
Columbus
24 ° Mon
25 ° Tue
No Result
View All Result
JOURNOS NEWS
No Result
View All Result
Home Conflict and Crisis Crime & Justice

India Seeks Starlink’s Help in $4.25 Billion Drug Smuggling Case

Smugglers Use Starlink for Navigation: India Investigates Massive Drug Bust

by pinkfloyd
December 4, 2024
in Crime & Justice, Technology, Technology & Innovation, World News
0
Smugglers Use Starlink for Navigation: India Investigates Massive Drug Bust

Satellite Internet Device Found in $4.25 Billion Drug Haul - BBC Photo/Getty Images

India Seeks Starlink’s Assistance in $4.25 Billion Drug Smuggling Case

Indian police have reached out to Starlink, the satellite internet company owned by Elon Musk, for information related to a major drug smuggling case. Authorities suspect smugglers used Starlink devices to navigate Indian waters undetected and transport methamphetamine worth an estimated $4.25 billion.

Smugglers Used Starlink to Bypass Legal Channels

The Indian Coast Guard recently seized a Myanmar vessel near the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, marking their largest-ever drug haul. Onboard, they discovered 6,000 kilograms (13,227 pounds) of methamphetamine and a Starlink device allegedly used for navigation.

Hargobinder S Dhaliwal, the police chief of the Andaman Islands, stated that the smugglers relied on Starlink’s portable internet kit to create a Wi-Fi hotspot, enabling them to operate phones and coordinate their journey from Myanmar. The device, described on Starlink’s website as a compact and portable kit, bypassed traditional communication channels, raising concerns among authorities.

More RelatedPosts

Serbia Protests Escalate as Clashes With Police Intensify Across Multiple Cities

Trump Leaves Alaska Summit with Putin Without Ukraine Peace Deal

How Language Shapes the Hidden Internet You Don’t See

Louisiana Sues Roblox Over Alleged Failure to Protect Children Online

Load More

Arrests and Investigations

Six Myanmar nationals have been arrested in connection with the case. Indian police have contacted Starlink, requesting detailed information about the device, including its buyer, purchase date, and usage history.

Investigators are also examining whether local or international syndicates were involved in transporting the drugs.

Starlink’s Regulatory Challenges in India

Starlink, which offers high-speed satellite broadband “almost anywhere on Earth,” has yet to receive authorization to operate in India or its territorial waters. Since 2021, the company has faced regulatory hurdles in the country and stiff competition from Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio.

Implications for Law Enforcement

This incident has heightened awareness about how advanced technologies like Starlink can be exploited for illegal activities. Authorities are now considering stricter oversight of satellite communication devices to prevent similar incidents in the future.

The case underscores the challenges law enforcement faces in combating drug trafficking as smugglers adopt sophisticated tools to evade detection.

Source

pinkfloyd

pinkfloyd

Related Posts

Serbia Faces Widespread Unrest as Protests Against President Vučić Turn Violent, With Party Offices Set on Fire and Dozens Arrested - AP Video shot by Marko Drobnjakovic
Europe

Serbia Protests Escalate as Clashes With Police Intensify Across Multiple Cities

August 17, 2025
Alaska Summit Between Trump and Putin Concludes Without Breakthrough on Ukraine War Despite U.S. Push for Diplomatic Progress - AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson
Politics

Trump Leaves Alaska Summit with Putin Without Ukraine Peace Deal

August 16, 2025
The Real Internet You Don’t See: Language Barriers Create Distinct Digital Cultures Across YouTube, Social Media, and Online Content - Serenity Strull/ Getty Images/BBC
EDITORS PICK

How Language Shapes the Hidden Internet You Don’t See

August 15, 2025
Roblox Faces Lawsuit in Louisiana Over Child Safety Concerns as Attorney General Cites Predatory Activity - AP Photo/Leon Keith, File
Cybersecurity & Digital Safety

Louisiana Sues Roblox Over Alleged Failure to Protect Children Online

August 15, 2025
Muriel Bowser Navigates Tense Standoff with Trump Over D.C. Police Control Amid National Guard Deployment and Federal Crime Crackdown - AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File
Government and Politics

DC Mayor Bowser Balances Caution and Criticism in Response to Trump’s Federal Takeover of City Policing

August 14, 2025
GPT-5 Launch Triggers Global Criticism as Users Report Errors, Dull Responses, and Feature Loss - Nathan Laine/Bloomberg/Getty Images
AI Ethics & Accountability

OpenAI Faces Backlash Over GPT-5 Rollout as Users Report Errors and Personality Shift

August 14, 2025
Hong Kong Court to Decide Fate of Media Mogul Jimmy Lai Amid Trump’s Promise to Secure His Release During U.S.–China Trade Diplomacy - Tyrone Siu/Reuters
Asia-Pacific Affairs

Trump’s Pledge to Free Jimmy Lai Faces Crucial Test as Hong Kong Court Nears Verdict

August 14, 2025
April dam incident in Norway linked to pro-Russian hackers, raising concerns over cybersecurity for water management and other critical systems. - Fredrik Varfjell/NTB Scanpix via AP, file
Cybersecurity & Digital Safety

Norway Suspects Pro-Russian Hackers Behind Dam Sabotage Incident

August 14, 2025
Iran Faces Potential UN Sanctions as Britain, France, and Germany Prepare Snapback Mechanism by August 2025 - AP Photo/Ronald Zak, File
International Relations

Britain, France, and Germany Warn Iran: Sanctions Could Return if Nuclear Talks Don’t Resume by August 31, 2025

August 13, 2025
Load More
Next Post
Gaza’s Postwar Administration: Fatah and Hamas Close in on Deal

Hamas and Fatah Move Closer to Agreement on Gaza's Future Leadership

Why Democrats Keep Losing Rural America: Insights from Tom Vilsack

The Forgotten Vote: How Democrats Can Reconnect with Rural Communities

Tensions Rise: US Forces and the Fight for Control in Eastern Syria

Why US Troops in Syria Face Growing Threats from Iran and the Regime

Why South Korea's President’s Martial Law Plan Failed Miserably

Why South Korea's President’s Martial Law Plan Failed Miserably

Why Vintage Audio Equipment is Making a Big Comeback

Why Vintage Audio Equipment is Making a Big Comeback

Popular News

  • Audiophiles Reveal the 15 Most Played Test Albums of 2025 That Have Become Overused in Hi-Fi Demonstrations and Audio Gear Showrooms- Headphonesty

    15 Audiophile Test Albums That Experts Say Are Overplayed in 2025

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Serbia Protests Escalate as Clashes With Police Intensify Across Multiple Cities

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • U.S. Push to End UN Peacekeeping in Lebanon Faces Strong European Resistance

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • GOP Governors Send National Guard Troops to Washington as Trump Expands Federal Police Authority

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Pope Leo XIV Hosts Mass and Lunch for Homeless at Papal Summer Villa

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0

Recommended

From Montecito Mansions to Rural England: Inside Ellen and Portia’s Relocation

From Montecito Mansions to Rural England: Inside Ellen and Portia’s Relocation

9 months ago
How Mark Carney’s Leadership Could Shape Canada’s Future - Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via AP Photo

Former Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney Wins Liberal Leadership

5 months ago

Connect with us

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Cookie Settings
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Support Press Freedom
  • Accessibility Statement
  • Advertising
  • Online Shopping
Breaking News That Keeps You Ahead.

Copyright © 2024 JournosNews.com All rights reserved.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • World News
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • Technology
  • Lifestyle
  • Science
  • Health

Copyright © 2024 JournosNews.com All rights reserved.

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.