Sri Vijaya Puram, Aug 21: In its relentless crackdown against drug trafficking and narcotics-related activities in the Islands, 1.285 Kg of illicit ganja and arresting one accused person during a special operation conducted on 21.08.2026 at the Old Airport terminal near exit gate, VSI Airport, Sri Vijaya Puram
Acting on specific intelligence inputs, a dedicated police team from the Anti-Narcotics Police Station, led by Inspector K. Binoj, SHO, Anti-Narcotics Police Station, carried out the operation. The team included ASI Sanjay Yadav Rao, HC(SG)/ Tamil Selvam, PC/ Raja Rao, PC/ Anup Das and LPC/Tamil Selvi.
During the operation, the team intercepted Mijanur Sardar, S/o ShriLatif Sardar, (25) years, Private Labour, permanent resident of Pangaskhali, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal – 743329, and presently residing in a rented house at Wimberlygunj, who had arrived at Sri Vijaya Puram from Kolkata on 21.08.2026 via Air India Express. Upon checking his luggage, 1.285 Kg of Ganja was recovered, which has been concealed inside his bag. The contraband was seized and the accused was arrested on the spot after observing all codal formalities under the NDPS Act, 1985. Investigation is in progress to crack the supply chain and apprehend other co-accused persons involved in the case.
The raid was conducted under the supervision of Shri Deependra Kumar Singh, DANIPS, Dy.SP (Narcotics) and the overall supervision of Shri Avnish Kumar, DANIPS, Superintendent of Police (CID), A&N Islands.
This successful operation reflects the continued commitment and vigilance of Andaman & Nicobar Police in curbing drug trafficking and safeguarding the community from the menace of narcotics. The Andaman and Nicobar Police urges the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities related to drug trafficking or substance abuse to the police immediately. Together, we can create a safer, drug-free society. Please report such activities at the following numbers: 112, 234216, 9434280055, and 9531856080.