Manipur police have arrested two individuals, including a Myanmar national, and seized 900 grams of brown sugar in Churachandpur district following a tip-off. The arrests were made on Tuesday, leading to charges under the NDPS Act and immigration laws.
Four inter-state drug peddlers were arrested in Ranchi, Jharkhand, with brown sugar valued at Rs 23 lakh. Police seized 340 grams of the drug, Rs 9,100 in cash, and vehicles. The accused, including three from Bihar and one from Ranchi, planned to sell the contraband during festivals. An FIR has been registered under the NDPS Act.
Three women were arrested by Government Railway Police at Old Malda station after 1.28 kg of raw materials allegedly used to manufacture brown sugar, valued at nearly Rs 2 crore, was seized from their possession. The women, residents of Assam, were travelling on the Vivek Express and were reportedly promised Rs 15,000 each for transporting the materials.
A 38-year-old man was arrested with brown sugar in Jharkhand's Chatra district, police said on Thursday.
Police in Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh, seized a large quantity of brown sugar and arrested five individuals involved in interstate drug trafficking.
Jharkhand police have arrested multiple individuals and seized significant quantities of brown sugar in two separate incidents in Seraikela-Kharsawan and Chatra districts.
Security forces in Manipur seized over 15 kg of opium from a vehicle whose driver was impersonating an Army officer in Senapati district. In a separate incident, police in Churachandpur district arrested a man and confiscated over 3 kg of brown sugar, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in the region.
Ranchi police have arrested two individuals, including a woman, and seized 7.88 grams of brown sugar, nearly Rs 1 lakh in cash, and a motorcycle during a raid. The arrests were made following a tip-off, and a case has been registered under the NDPS Act.
Security forces in Arunachal Pradesh's Changlang district have seized 233 grams of suspected brown sugar, estimated to be worth Rs 46.60 lakh. Two individuals were arrested during the joint anti-narcotics operation conducted by Assam Rifles, Arunachal Pradesh Police, and CRPF. The contraband was found hidden in 21 soap cases.
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Mumbai Police conducted a two-day anti-narcotics operation, seizing drugs worth Rs 15.87 crore, arresting 21 absconding accused, and registering 72 cases. The drive, part of the 'Drug-Free Mumbai' and 'Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan' campaigns, also saw the invocation of MCOCA against a drug syndicate and the demolition of illegal structures.
Kerala has formed a new Anti-Narcotics Investigation Team to intensify its anti-drug drive, Operation Toofan. This team will focus on high-value drug cases with interstate and international connections, operating from three units across the state. The announcement follows significant drug seizures and arrests, including a major MDMA haul and the apprehension of key network members involved in other serious crimes.
Police in Ranchi and Chatra districts of Jharkhand have seized brown sugar and poppy husk, leading to the arrest of five individuals, including one woman, in separate operations.
Police in Jharkhand's Chatra district arrested three drug peddlers in two separate operations, seizing narcotics worth Rs 12 lakh.
Two individuals, including an Indian national from Bihar, have been arrested in Nepal's Madhes province on drug trafficking charges after police seized 17.40 grams of brown sugar from them during a security check.
Jharkhand Police seized narcotics worth approximately Rs 50.30 lakh and arrested eight individuals across three districts in a coordinated operation targeting drug trafficking.
Jharkhand Police arrested five individuals and seized narcotics worth over Rs 50 lakh in separate operations across Chatra and Hazaribag districts. Opium husks and brown sugar were recovered, and investigations are ongoing to apprehend further suspects.
Jharkhand Police seized narcotics and illicit foreign liquor worth over Rs 8.85 lakh and arrested 12 people across four districts in separate operations.
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.
Security forces in Arunachal Pradesh have apprehended three insurgents belonging to the banned NSCN-K (Niki Sumi) outfit during a joint operation in the Tirap district.
Police in Jharkhand have recovered a nearly 100-year-old Ashtadhatu idol stolen from a Jain temple and arrested one person in connection with the theft. The idol, valued at Rs 50 lakh, was recovered within two hours of the theft.
Nepal police have arrested an Indian and a Thai national in separate incidents related to drug trafficking. The arrests occurred at Tribhuvan International Airport and in Balaju Chowk, Kathmandu.
Police in Kashmir have arrested four drug peddlers from different areas and seized illegal substances from them.
Two individuals have been arrested in Patna, India, following a raid that uncovered approximately 25 crore worth of drugs. The operation revealed a sophisticated drug processing and distribution network, with investigations ongoing to identify further individuals involved.
Nepal police have arrested an Indian and a Thai national in separate drug trafficking cases. The Thai national was caught at the airport with marijuana, while the Indian national was arrested with brown sugar outside Kathmandu.
The Odisha Police have arrested 1,771 people and seized a large quantity of drugs, illegal weapons, and other items during a five-day special drive across the state.
Jharkhand Police seized narcotics and illicit liquor worth over Rs 2.54 crore and arrested seven persons in separate operations across five districts.
Police in Baramulla and Shopian districts of Kashmir have arrested three alleged drug peddlers and seized contraband substances, including brown sugar, cannabis, and charas.
The Odisha Police have arrested 1,771 people and seized over 3,000 kg of ganja, 20 unlicensed guns and other illegal items during a special five-day drive across the state.
Thane police arrested 23 people, including two foreign nationals, and seized narcotics worth nearly 1.4 crore during a week-long anti-drug campaign.
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.
Two individuals have been arrested in Lucknow for their involvement in a drug trafficking case originating in Maharashtra's Palghar district. The accused allegedly supplied narcotics to pubs, hotels, and private parties.
According to the NCRB, cannabis and opium derivatives continued to dominate India's drug seizure landscape in 2024, with enforcement agencies confiscating over 9.42 lakh kilograms of narcotic substances under the NDPS Act.
Patna Police arrested a major narcotics supplier and seized drugs worth approximately 7.5 crore during a raid in the Khagaul area. The operation uncovered heroin and brown sugar, along with evidence suggesting the suspect amassed significant wealth through illegal drug trade.
Jammu and Kashmir police arrested six people and recovered contraband substances and over Rs 23 lakh in Doda and Kathua districts. Properties worth over Rs 73 lakh linked to drug peddlers were also attached in Udhampur district.
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