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India wants Musk's Starlink to help solve $4.2 billion drug case

By Asia Tech Times
Last updated: 17/04/2025
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Indian police have asked Elon Musk’s satellite internet group Starlink to provide details of buyers of one of its internet devices that helps with maritime navigation as it is used by smugglers in the country’s largest-ever US$4.2 billion worth of methamphetamine was seized in a seizure.

Two people with direct knowledge of the police notice issued by Andaman and Nicobar Island officials said Starlink Smugglers traveling from Myanmar to India in international waters are asked to provide the buyer’s name and payment method, registration details and where the internet device is being used.

The incident set off alarm bells as it was the first time Starlink equipment was used to navigate and reach Indian waters for a major drug shipment.

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The investigation comes as the Musk-owned company tries to resolve any potential security issues before it is allowed to launch satellite broadband services in India.

Starlink recently Won a lobbying battle after fierce standoff Discuss with billionaire Mukesh Ambani how exactly New Delhi should allocate satellite spectrum to companies.

In late November, police in the remote outpost of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands seized more than six tons (13,000 pounds) of methamphetamine on a Myanmar ship carrying suspected contraband and found someone using a Starlink Mini internet device. Starlink says the device can operate in international waters.

Police estimate the retail market value of the seized methamphetamine at 360 billion rupees ($4.25 billion).

The first source said Andaman police had issued a notice on December 4 under Indian law that authorizes authorities to seek information from companies related to the investigation.

The company is also seeking to register mobile numbers and email IDs for Starlink accounts, two sources said.

  • Reuters Additional editing by Jim Pollard

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Jim Pollard

Jim Pollard is an Australian journalist based in Thailand since 1999. He served as a senior editor at The Nation for more than 17 years.

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