Sri Vijaya Puram, 07 Oct: In continuance of the vision of the Hon’ble Lt. Governor towards strengthening the
fight against narcotics and building a drug-free Islands, South Andaman District Police has
intensified enforcement action against the illegal possession, sale and distribution of narcotic
substances across the district.
From 1 st September 2026 to till date, police teams of South Andaman District
conducted a series of coordinated raids and searches at various locations under South
Andaman District. The operations resulted in the seizure of 7.754 Kgs of Ganja, 1.21 Kgs of
Methamphetamine and 26 Cannabis Plants weighing 10.236 Kgs along with the
apprehension of 15 persons. A total of 09 FIRs have been registered at different Police
Stations under South Andaman District under NDPS Act. Further, all seized narcotic
substances were taken into custody after completing the prescribed legal and procedural
formalities.
As part of the enforcement drive, major breakthroughs were achieved by PS
Humfrygunj, which registered 02 cases, seized 2.29 Kgs of Ganja and arrested 03 accused
persons; PS Pahargaon registered 01 case, seized 1.21049 Kg of Methamphetamine and
arrested 05 accused persons; PS Aberdeen registered 01 case, seized 4.125 Kgs of Ganja
and arrested 02 accused persons.
Further, from 01st January 2026 to till date, 41 cases have been registered and 67
accused persons have been arrested for offences under the NDPS Act. During these
operations, police have seized 19.33 kg of Ganja, 1.67 kg of Hashish, 10.051 kg of
Methamphetamine, 47 Nitrazepam tablets, 10 Nitzascen tablets, and 73 Cannabis
plants weighing 10.4638 kg. In addition, 298 awareness programmes have been
conducted across the district to sensitise the public, particularly youth, about the harmful
effects of narcotic drug consumption.
These actions reflect the continued commitment of South Andaman District Police to
disrupting the illegal narcotics supply chain through regular raids, surprise checks,
intelligence-based operations and intensified patrolling. The police will continue to adopt a
proactive and zero-tolerance approach against drug-related activities to contribute towards
the vision of a drug-free Island, safer and healthier society.
The South Andaman District Police also appeals to the general public to actively
cooperate in this drive by sharing any credible information regarding any illegal activities and
sale of Narcotic substances. The information can be passed to police on the following
numbers: 112 (ERSS), 03192-232100 (Police Control Room), 9531856080 (Narcotics
Helpline Number) & 03192-236641 (SP (D) SA Office). The informant will be suitably
rewarded and identity will be kept secret.
