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Drug discovery in the sea: Police ask Starlink for smuggler data!
Indian police are investigating after drugs were found in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, where Starlink was used for navigation.
Drug discovery in the sea: Police ask Starlink for smuggler data!
The Indian police have made a huge drug discovery: In the waters off the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, officers confiscated more than 6,000 kilograms of crystal meth, which has an estimated market value of $4.25 billion. The spectacular operation is the largest drug discovery in India and has raised questions about a surprising user — Elon Musk's Starlink satellite network. As the crown According to reports, police have sent a request to the US company to find out who bought the internet device used by the smugglers.
Investigators have requested data and payment information from a Starlink user, asking for the buyer's identity, registration details and use of the device while traveling in international waters between Myanmar and India. The use of the Starlink Mini device to navigate Indian waters has raised concerns as it is the first time it has appeared in such a large-scale drug case. The Indian police also want to know the Starlink user's mobile number and email address, which underlines the urgency of the request, he said Economic Times.
Investigations are in full swing
This incident comes at an extremely critical time for Starlink as the company plans to offer its service in India. However, before starting the services, the security issue must be resolved. The authorities' requests could jeopardize approval for Starlink's satellite broadband services in India, especially after fierce competition from Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani. Police determined that the smugglers appeared to have used the Musk service to plan their routes and operate undetected.
The Indian Police Service sent an official request to Starlink on December 4 under an Indian law that allows information to be obtained from companies as part of investigations. This admission could have far-reaching consequences for the company's future activities in the region, as the use of Starlink's technologies in criminal activities is now under intense scrutiny.