Myanmar drug smugglers used SpaceX's Starlink for navigation, leading to a major bust by Indian authorities.

Myanmar drug smugglers used SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service for navigation during a major drug trafficking operation in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The Indian Coast Guard caught six smugglers on November 23, seizing 6,000 kg of methamphetamine worth around USD 4.65 billion. The smugglers had a Starlink dish, though the service is not officially available in Myanmar. Authorities are investigating potential links to international drug cartels.

November 28, 2024
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