News for 'Narcotics Drugs'

Punjab Police Uncovers Narcotics And Arms Ring, Arrests Four

Punjab Police Uncovers Narcotics And Arms Ring, Arrests Four

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Punjab Police have dismantled a narcotics and illegal arms module, arresting four individuals and seizing heroin, pistols, magazines, and live cartridges in Hoshiarpur. The accused are believed to be local handlers for foreign-based gangsters involved in drug trafficking and illegal weapons supply.

How Punjab Police Busted A Cross-Border Drug Ring

How Punjab Police Busted A Cross-Border Drug Ring

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Punjab Police have dismantled a cross-border drug smuggling operation, arresting four individuals in Ferozepur and seizing a significant quantity of heroin and cash.

Passenger Arrested With Rs 5.23 Crore Hydroponic Ganja At Bengaluru Airport

Passenger Arrested With Rs 5.23 Crore Hydroponic Ganja At Bengaluru Airport

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Bengaluru customs arrested a passenger arriving from Bangkok at Kempegowda International Airport with 14.93 kg of hydroponic ganja worth Rs 5.23 crore, concealed in check-in baggage. The arrest was made under the NDPS Act.

Police Seize Property Of Alleged Drug Peddler In Shopian

Police Seize Property Of Alleged Drug Peddler In Shopian

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Police in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir have attached property worth Rs 10 lakh belonging to an alleged drug peddler as part of a crackdown on narcotics-related activities.

Drug Crackdown: 14 Arrested In Kashmir Anti-Narcotics Drive

Drug Crackdown: 14 Arrested In Kashmir Anti-Narcotics Drive

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Police in Kashmir have arrested 14 drug peddlers across multiple districts as part of a 100-day campaign to eliminate drug use in Jammu and Kashmir. Contraband substances and related paraphernalia were seized during the operations.

NCB Secures Detention of Drug Kingpin Sandeep Singh for One Year

NCB Secures Detention of Drug Kingpin Sandeep Singh for One Year

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has detained Sandeep Singh, a major drug trafficker, for a year under the PITNDPS Act, following a history of drug-related criminal activities and cross-border operations.

Hyderabad Police Nab Six for Drug Consumption at Resort Party

Hyderabad Police Nab Six for Drug Consumption at Resort Party

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

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.

Inter-District Drug Traffickers Nabbed in Udhampur with Heroin

Inter-District Drug Traffickers Nabbed in Udhampur with Heroin

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Police in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, arrested two inter-district drug peddlers and seized heroin from their possession during a routine vehicle check.

Himachal Pradesh Police Freeze Drug Dealers' Assets

Himachal Pradesh Police Freeze Drug Dealers' Assets

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Himachal Pradesh Police have frozen assets worth Rs 1.13 crore belonging to major drug peddlers in two separate cases registered in the Shimla district.

Eight Arrested, Drugs Seized in Kashmir Anti-Narcotics Operation

Eight Arrested, Drugs Seized in Kashmir Anti-Narcotics Operation

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Police in Kashmir have arrested eight alleged drug peddlers and seized a significant quantity of narcotics in coordinated operations across multiple districts.

Thane Police Arrest Nigerian With Rs 78 Lakh Cocaine

Thane Police Arrest Nigerian With Rs 78 Lakh Cocaine

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Police in Thane, Maharashtra, have arrested a Nigerian national, Enugu, for possessing 261.5 grams of cocaine worth Rs 78.45 lakh. The arrest was made in Mira Road East, and investigations are ongoing to dismantle the supply network.

Eleven Arrested in J&K Drug Busts: Heroin Seized

Eleven Arrested in J&K Drug Busts: Heroin Seized

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Jammu and Kashmir police arrested eleven drug peddlers and seized heroin in separate operations across Udhampur, Poonch, Doda, and Kathua districts.

Assam Police Seize Narcotics Worth Rs 2.44 Crore

Assam Police Seize Narcotics Worth Rs 2.44 Crore

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Assam Police seized narcotics worth Rs 2.44 crore in Barpeta district, including heroin and Yaba tablets, according to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

J-K Police Attach Assets Worth Over Rs 1.46 Crore From Drug Peddlers

J-K Police Attach Assets Worth Over Rs 1.46 Crore From Drug Peddlers

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

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.

Haryana Police Steps Up Security For NEET, Intensifies Drug Crackdown

Haryana Police Steps Up Security For NEET, Intensifies Drug Crackdown

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Haryana's Director General of Police, Ajay Singhal, chaired a review meeting to assess law and order, NEET exam security, and the progress of the drug-free campaign in the state.

Illegal MD Drug Manufacturing Unit Busted; 18 Arrested

Illegal MD Drug Manufacturing Unit Busted; 18 Arrested

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Indian police have dismantled an illegal MD drug manufacturing unit in Telangana, leading to the arrest of 18 people and the seizure of drugs and materials worth Rs 20.72 crore.

Notorious Drug Peddler Detained In Reasi, Opium Crop Destroyed

Notorious Drug Peddler Detained In Reasi, Opium Crop Destroyed

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Police in Reasi district detained a drug peddler under the PIT-NDPS Act and destroyed an illegally cultivated opium poppy crop in separate anti-narcotics operations.

Major Drug Bust: Jharkhand Police Recover Narcotics Worth 2.55 Crore

Major Drug Bust: Jharkhand Police Recover Narcotics Worth 2.55 Crore

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Jharkhand police seized narcotics worth Rs 2.55 crore from Palamu and Chatra districts, arresting two individuals and conducting raids to apprehend further suspects.

Authorities Seize Property of Notorious Drug Dealer in Samba

Authorities Seize Property of Notorious Drug Dealer in Samba

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

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.

Delhi Anti-Narcotics Raid Uncovers Meth Lab After Woman's Tragic Death

Delhi Anti-Narcotics Raid Uncovers Meth Lab After Woman's Tragic Death

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

During an Anti-Narcotics Squad raid in Delhi's Swaroop Nagar, an African woman died after allegedly jumping from her third-floor flat. The operation also led to the discovery of a suspected methamphetamine manufacturing and raw material storage facility, prompting further investigation into a larger drug network.

How Punjab Police Busted An International Drug Smuggling Module

How Punjab Police Busted An International Drug Smuggling Module

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Punjab Police have dismantled an international drug smuggling operation, arresting two individuals and seizing 10 kg of ICE (methamphetamine) and 4 kg of heroin. The suspects were linked to a Dubai-based smuggler and trafficked narcotics in Punjab and Delhi.

J&K Police Intensify Anti-Narcotics Drive, Four Arrested

J&K Police Intensify Anti-Narcotics Drive, Four Arrested

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested four alleged drug peddlers in Anantnag and Sopore, recovering charas and psychotropic substances. The arrests are part of an ongoing crackdown against drug trafficking in the region.

Rajasthan Police Crack Down on Drug Trafficking, Seize MDMA

Rajasthan Police Crack Down on Drug Trafficking, Seize MDMA

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Rajasthan police seized nearly 1 kg of MDMA, valued at approximately 1 crore, and arrested one person as part of 'Operation Sankalp - Nasha Mukt Nagaur'.

Sikkim Police Bust Drug Operation, Arrest Meat Shop Owner

Sikkim Police Bust Drug Operation, Arrest Meat Shop Owner

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Sikkim Police seized drugs worth 15 lakh and arrested one person in Gangtok. The accused, a meat shop owner, was found with 311.62 gm of brown sugar in his rented room.

Kerala Police Launch 'Operation Toofan' To Combat Narcotics

Kerala Police Launch 'Operation Toofan' To Combat Narcotics

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Kerala's Home Minister announces 'Operation Toofan: The Narco Hunt', a statewide campaign to crack down on drug syndicates, focusing on eliminating drug distribution networks, especially around educational institutions, and improving police functioning across the state.

J-K Police To Decimate Pakistan Gangster's Drug Network

J-K Police To Decimate Pakistan Gangster's Drug Network

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Police chief Nalin Prabhat issued a stern warning to Pakistan-based gangster Shahzad Bhatti for 'pumping narcotics' into India, vowing to dismantle his network.

How Punjab Police Dismantled A Dubai-Linked Drug Smuggling Ring

How Punjab Police Dismantled A Dubai-Linked Drug Smuggling Ring

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

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.

Jammu Authorities Demolish Drug Peddler's House

Jammu Authorities Demolish Drug Peddler's House

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

The local administration in Jammu has demolished the residential property of a drug peddler as part of its ongoing crackdown on narcotics.

Kerala Police Launch 'Operation Toofan' To Combat Narcotics

Kerala Police Launch 'Operation Toofan' To Combat Narcotics

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Kerala's Home Minister announces 'Operation Toofan: The Narco Hunt', a comprehensive anti-narcotics campaign targeting drug syndicates, especially those operating near educational institutions, and outlines reforms to improve police functioning and public accessibility.

Pune Police Bust 'Project X' Party, Over 70 Booked For Drugs, Liquor Violations

Pune Police Bust 'Project X' Party, Over 70 Booked For Drugs, Liquor Violations

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Pune police busted a party named 'Project X' in Tulapur village, booking over 70 individuals for drug and liquor violations. The raid led to the seizure of ganja, banned smoking products, and liquor worth Rs 85 lakh, with some attendees being underage.

J&K Police Nab Four Alleged Drug Dealers in Udhampur

J&K Police Nab Four Alleged Drug Dealers in Udhampur

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Police in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, have arrested four individuals suspected of drug peddling and seized heroin from them at various locations.

Notorious Drug Peddler Held Under PIT-NDPS Act In Doda

Notorious Drug Peddler Held Under PIT-NDPS Act In Doda

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Police in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district have detained a notorious drug peddler under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act. The accused, Mehraj Din, has a long criminal history with multiple cases registered against him.

Notorious Drug Peddler Held Under PIT-NDPS Act In Doda

Notorious Drug Peddler Held Under PIT-NDPS Act In Doda

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Police in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district have detained a notorious drug peddler under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act. The accused, Mehraj Din, has a long criminal history with multiple cases registered against him.

Delhi To Establish Anti-Narcotics Task Force Police Station

Delhi To Establish Anti-Narcotics Task Force Police Station

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Delhi is set to establish its first dedicated Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) police station as part of a broader initiative to make the city drug-free by 2027, according to LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu.

How India Busted An International 'Jihadi Drug' Syndicate

How India Busted An International 'Jihadi Drug' Syndicate

Rediff.com16 May 2026

The Narcotics Control Bureau has busted an international drug syndicate involved in trafficking Captagon, seizing approximately 227.7 kg of the 'jihadi drug' worth Rs 182 crore.

How Punjab Police Busted A Cross-Border Drug Ring

How Punjab Police Busted A Cross-Border Drug Ring

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Punjab Police have dismantled a cross-border drug smuggling operation, arresting two individuals and seizing 64.62 kg of heroin in Amritsar. The investigation revealed links to Pakistan-based smugglers and a Portugal-based handler.

Bengaluru Airport: Passenger Held With Hydroponic Ganja Worth Crores

Bengaluru Airport: Passenger Held With Hydroponic Ganja Worth Crores

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

A passenger arriving from Bangkok was apprehended at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport with hydroponic ganja valued at Rs 3.89 crore.

How India Brought Back Notorious Drug Trafficker From Turkiye

How India Brought Back Notorious Drug Trafficker From Turkiye

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

The Narcotics Control Bureau secured the return of drug trafficker Mohammad Salim Dola from Turkiye, announced Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

J&K Police Crackdown: Drug Peddlers' Assets Seized

J&K Police Crackdown: Drug Peddlers' Assets Seized

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Police have attached properties worth over Rs 55 lakh belonging to two alleged drug peddlers from Baramulla and Anantnag districts as part of an intensified crackdown on narcotics.

Customs Intercepts Hydroponic Ganja Smugglers At Bengaluru Airport

Customs Intercepts Hydroponic Ganja Smugglers At Bengaluru Airport

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Bengaluru Customs officials arrested two passengers at Kempegowda International Airport in separate incidents, seizing hydroponic ganja worth a total of Rs 5.9 crore. The arrests were made under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.