Over the past five years, there has been a significant uptick in drug-related incidents in the islands, particularly involving synthetic substances like methamphetamine and MDMA, drugs previously uncommon in this region. In 2020, a meth lab was discovered operating out of a rented house in Sri Vijaya Puram.
Andaman Plantations incorporated in 1959 is a private sector company. It is involved in forestry and related activities. Its board and shareholders include several prominent local and mainland based businessmen and influential individuals.