Telangana's anti-narcotics unit arrested six individuals, including a model-actor and a DJ, for alleged drug consumption at a resort party in Hyderabad. The raid was conducted based on intelligence, and those arrested tested positive for various drugs.
Customs officials at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru seized large quantities of hydroponic ganja from passengers arriving from Bangkok, leading to the arrest of six individuals.
The 100-day 'drug-free J-K campaign' has achieved significant success across the Union Territory, leading to numerous arrests, seizures of narcotics, and demolition of properties linked to drug peddlers.
Punjab Police dismantled a cross-border drug and arms smuggling module, arresting two individuals and recovering over 4 kg of heroin and sophisticated pistols.
Seventeen prisoners in Mizoram were allegedly fraudulently released from jail using forged court documents and fake release orders. Police have arrested two people in connection with the racket.
Goa Customs officials arrested five passengers at Manohar International Airport for attempting to smuggle 23.8 kg of hydroponic weed, valued at over Rs 8 crore, into the country.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu reports 66 drug overdose deaths in the state over three years, along with details of NDPS Act cases, government prevention efforts, and rehabilitation initiatives.
Police in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, have arrested four individuals suspected of drug peddling and seized heroin from them at various locations.
Jaipur Police arrested 281 drug peddlers and seized over 35 kg of cannabis during the 'Clean Sweep' initiative, targeting public areas known for drug activity.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized approximately 8.3 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine worth Rs 8.3 crore in Bengaluru and arrested three individuals involved in the drug trafficking network.
A special court in Gujarat's Bhuj sentenced six Pakistani nationals to 20 years in prison for smuggling heroin worth Rs 384 crore into India. They were caught off the Gujarat coast in December 2021.
A 59-year-old man was arrested in Jharkhand's Palamu district after police seized opium worth Rs 25 lakh from his residence. The accused, Shankar Singh, was allegedly involved in buying and selling opium and planning a lavish wedding for his son.
A 46-year-old man has been arrested in Thane, Maharashtra, for allegedly possessing ganja worth 4.27 lakh. The arrest was made by the Bhiwandi police crime branch, and the accused has been booked under the NDPS Act.
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) dismantled a mephedrone manufacturing unit in Uttar Pradesh's Ambedkar Nagar district, arresting two individuals and seizing significant quantities of the banned substance and its precursors.
Two Narcotics Control Bureau officers have been suspended following the death of a Border Security Force constable in custody. The constable, arrested in connection with a narcotics case, died of cardiac arrest after experiencing chest pain while being transported from Jammu to Amritsar.
Police in Samba district attached a house belonging to a notorious drug peddler, Masoom Ali, under the NDPS Act. The property, valued at approximately Rs 40 lakh, was allegedly purchased with proceeds from illegal activities.
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has dismantled a mephedrone manufacturing unit in Uttar Pradesh's Ambedkar Nagar district, arresting two individuals and seizing significant quantities of drugs and precursor chemicals.
An Ahmedabad court has sentenced a Nigerian and a Zambian national to 20 years rigorous imprisonment in an international drug trafficking case involving heroin smuggling from Dubai.
Bengaluru police have seized drugs worth over 36 crore and arrested 16 people, including four foreign nationals, in recent operations, according to Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara.
Seven individuals, including the son of an Andhra Pradesh IAS officer, were arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly consuming narcotic drugs during a pub raid conducted by the Telangana's EAGLE Force.
Jammu and Kashmir Police have seized properties worth over Rs 55 lakh belonging to two drug peddlers in Rajouri and Udhampur districts as part of an ongoing crackdown on narcotics.
Police in Shimla arrested two individuals, including a woman, for possessing 562 LSD stamps, estimated to be worth 1.1 crore on the black market. The suspects have been identified as Sandeep Sharma and Priya Sharma. A case has been registered under the NDPS Act, and further investigation is underway.
Police in Beed, Maharashtra, seized nearly 22 kilograms of ganja from a farm and arrested a woman, Ashabai Shingare, in connection with the illegal cultivation.
Customs officials at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi seized suspected ganja worth 12.91 crore from a passenger arriving from Bangkok.
A newly married couple was arrested in Sundernagar, Himachal Pradesh, for possession of 'chitta' (adulterated heroin) and cash, following a police raid on a hotel based on a tip-off about drug trafficking.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has accused Pakistan of targeting the region's youth by flooding the streets with drugs, vowing to combat the menace and protect the younger generation.
Two individuals were arrested in Thane, Maharashtra, with a large quantity of charas valued at 4.31 crore. The arrests were made in the Ambernath area, and the suspects have been charged under the NDPS Act.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu reports 66 drug overdose deaths in Himachal Pradesh over three years, with 6,246 cases registered under the NDPS Act. The state government is implementing measures to combat drug abuse, including confiscating assets, launching awareness campaigns, and establishing rehabilitation centres.
Punjab Police have dismantled a cross-border drug smuggling operation, arresting two individuals and seizing 4.13 kg of heroin. The investigation revealed links to Europe-based handlers and jailed operatives.
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has busted an illegal drug manufacturing laboratory in Hyderabad and arrested three individuals. The raid resulted in the seizure of 69.6 kg of Alprazolam, raw materials for Ephedrine production, and contraband valued at approximately Rs 17.40 crore.
A 57-year-old inmate at Mathura district jail died after allegedly attempting suicide inside his barrack. Preliminary investigations suggest the inmate was stressed due to delays in his case proceedings and disappointment over not getting bail.
A man and his son were arrested in Jharkhand's Gumla district for possessing 48 kg of ganja, estimated to be worth Rs 40 lakh.
Police in Udhampur and Jammu districts arrested five suspected drug peddlers and seized heroin in separate operations. The accused have been booked under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
A man has been arrested in Arunachal Pradesh's Namsai district after being found in possession of heroin worth 1.37 lakh.
Police in Jammu and Kashmir have arrested three alleged drug peddlers in separate operations, including one who had been evading arrest for over two years. The arrests were made in Udhampur and Rajouri districts, with heroin and poppy straw recovered.
Police in Jaipur arrested a man after discovering 363 opium plants illegally cultivated in his field, concealed among an onion crop.
Bengaluru police have arrested 10 individuals, including three foreign nationals, for allegedly selling prohibited narcotics in the city, seizing drugs worth crores.
The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) arrested four passengers at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai for allegedly smuggling 64.394 kilograms of hydroponic ganja worth over Rs 64 crore.
Bengaluru police have arrested 10 individuals, including three foreign nationals, for allegedly selling prohibited narcotics in the city, seizing drugs worth crores.
Delhi Police have dismantled a drug trafficking network in west Delhi, arresting four individuals, including two Nigerian nationals, and seizing MDMA valued at approximately Rs 1 crore.
