Police in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, arrested two drug traffickers and recovered over eight kilograms of narcotics, an illegal firearm, and cash.
A passenger arriving from Bangkok was apprehended at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport with hydroponic ganja valued at Rs 3.89 crore.
Police in Nashik, Maharashtra, seized 30 kilograms of ganja worth Rs 6 lakh and arrested four individuals involved in the illegal drug trade.
Authorities in Srinagar demolished an illegal property worth Rupees 1.5 crore, allegedly linked to a wanted drug peddler, as part of an ongoing crackdown on drug trafficking.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized cocaine valued at 13.2 crore from two passengers in separate operations at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
Police in Palghar, Maharashtra, have arrested two individuals and detained a juvenile after seizing brown sugar worth over Rs 44 lakh. The raid, prompted by a tip-off, uncovered drugs, cash, and packing materials in Saphala.
Two men from Gujarat have been arrested in Goa for allegedly possessing charas worth Rs 2 lakh.
Rajasthan Police have frozen a house in Nagaur district worth over Rs 1 crore, allegedly built using proceeds from drug trafficking, officials said.
A jail inmate in Hoshiarpur was shot dead after allegedly attacking a police constable and attempting to escape custody outside a hospital. The inmate, identified as Nasib Singh, was facing multiple criminal charges, including murder and offences under the NDPS Act.
Rajasthan's Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) has conducted six operations across the state, seizing narcotics worth Rs 92 lakh and arresting six individuals. The seizures included poppy husk, opium, smack, and cannabis plants, with a significant bust involving a truck with secret compartments in Bhilwara.
Mizoram police seized a large consignment of methamphetamine tablets worth Rs 19.21 crore in Saitual district, leading to the arrest of two men. The drugs were found concealed in a vehicle travelling from Manipur towards Aizawl.
Police in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district arrested three individuals after recovering 1.34 kg of hashish from their possession during a routine vehicle check.
Five individuals have been arrested in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, for allegedly possessing mephedrone worth Rs 1 crore. The arrests were made following a tip-off, leading to the interception of a car and two motorcycles. The accused were apprehended after attempting to flee, and a kilogram of the drug, along with a country-made pistol, was recovered.
A special court in Ahmedabad sentenced a man to 15 years rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 2 lakh for drug trafficking. Sajid Miya Malek was arrested for smuggling mephedrone from Mumbai to Ahmedabad in 2022.
Three individuals have been arrested in Thane with 500 grams of mephedrone, a country-made pistol, and live cartridges, following a tip-off about a drug deal.
Gurugram police have busted an illegal arms manufacturing factory in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, arresting two individuals involved in producing and supplying pistols. The operation followed an initial arrest in Gurugram, revealing a wider network with multiple criminal cases against the suspects.
Delhi Police have arrested Akash, an alleged gangster from Haryana's Faridabad, who was wanted in multiple cases including murder and drug offences.
Amritsar Police have successfully dismantled a cross-border arms smuggling module, arresting five individuals and recovering a cache of sophisticated pistols and live cartridges.
The Himachal Pradesh government is set to implement stringent measures, including mandatory drug testing for government jobs and 'bulldozer action' against drug smugglers, to combat the growing menace of 'chitta' (adulterated heroin) in the state.
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested an Indian national from Uttarakhand in connection with an international Captagon drug trafficking racket. This follows the earlier arrest of a Syrian national and the seizure of 227 kg of Captagon, a highly stimulant drug, in India.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in Ludhiana seized over 4 kg of opium worth Rs 21.69 lakh, uncovering a cross-border drug smuggling operation using courier channels.
Delhi Police have arrested a proclaimed offender who had been absconding for seven years in connection with a narcotic case. The accused, Harpreet Singh, was arrested near Dilshad Garden Metro Station.
Mumbai police arrested two men from Uttarakhand for allegedly possessing heroin worth Rs 3.82 crore in the western suburbs. The Anti-Narcotics Cell's Kandivali unit seized 765 gm of heroin from an apartment in Versova, Andheri. The accused were couriers for a large drug syndicate operating out of north India and have been booked under the NDPS Act.
A Nepalese national was arrested near the Indo-Nepal border in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich district with 4.66 kilograms of illegal charas worth about Rs 2.5 crore.
A passenger arriving from Bangkok was apprehended at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru with hydroponic ganja valued at Rs 1.28 crore. The accused was arrested under the NDPS Act, 1985, and further investigation is underway.
A special court in Mumbai has denied bail to the key organisers of a concert where two people died of suspected drug overdose. The court cited poor management and greed for money as factors that turned the event into a tragedy.
Nuh police arrested a drug peddler allegedly selling banned drugs from his shop, recovering cough syrup, narcotic capsules, and cash.
Punjab Police have dismantled a significant cross-border drug smuggling cartel, arresting six individuals, including two juveniles, and seizing over 30 kg of heroin. The operation revealed links to a Dubai-based mastermind who exploited young people to distribute drug consignments across Punjab. Investigations are ongoing to trace financial trails and identify further associates.
Two individuals have been arrested in Mizoram's Lawngtlai district after authorities seized over 9 kg of methamphetamine tablets near the Myanmar border.
A special court in Mumbai granted bail to an organiser of a techno concert where two MBA students died due to a suspected drug overdose. While organiser Akash Samal was granted bail, three other accused were denied relief. The concert, held at the NESCO Exhibition Centre, saw attendees allegedly consuming MDMA pills, leading to hospitalisations and fatalities.
Himachal Pradesh Police's Anti-Chitta team arrested three individuals in Una district after recovering over a kilogram of adulterated heroin from their possession.
Police in Rajasthan's Jhalawar have frozen assets worth more than Rs 2.5 crore belonging to an alleged drug trafficker under provisions of the NDPS Act.
Jammu and Kashmir Police attached properties worth over Rs 1.46 crore and froze bank accounts of four alleged drug peddlers in Samba district under the NDPS Act.
A court in Jhansi has sentenced a man to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 1 lakh for possessing charas in a 2008 case.
A passenger arriving from Bangkok at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru was arrested for possessing hydroponic ganja worth Rs 87.5 lakh. The arrest was made under the NDPS Act, and further investigation is underway.
Police in Jammu have seized heroin and a large sum of cash during a raid on suspected drug dealers in the R S Pura border area.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized crystal methamphetamine worth approximately Rs 1.58 crore from a passenger at Calicut International Airport and arrested him under the NDPS Act.
Police in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, seized over 221 kg of cannabis and arrested three alleged traffickers during an operation. The cannabis, concealed in a truck, is estimated to be worth over Rs 2.21 crore.
Police in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district detained two alleged drug peddlers under the PITNDPS Act and lodged them in Central Jail Kot Bhalwal.
Bangladeshi nationals topped the list of foreign nationals arrested in India in 2024, according to the latest NCRB data, followed by Nigerians and Nepalis. West Bengal recorded the highest number of crimes committed by foreigners among states, while Delhi topped union territories.
