A 60-year-old farmer in Maharashtra's Beed district has been arrested for allegedly cultivating cannabis plants hidden within a jowar (sorghum) crop.
Customs officials at Thiruvananthapuram airport seized hydroponic cannabis worth Rs 1.86 crore and arrested two doctors allegedly involved in smuggling the contraband from Singapore and Bangkok.
Two 17-year-old boys were detained in Surat for possessing cannabis valued at Rs 4.54 lakh. The teenagers, who came from Bihar, were intercepted by police near L N Park Society in the Udhana Bhathena area.
A retired Navy officer has been arrested in Kerala after excise officials seized ganja and cannabis plants from his residence.
A retired Navy officer has been arrested in Kerala after excise officials seized ganja and cannabis plants from his residence.
Four inter-state narcotics smugglers were arrested and around 10 kg of cannabis worth over Rs 30 lakh was seized by the anti narcotics task force in outskirts of Jammu city on Wednesday, officials said.
Delhi Police have dismantled an interstate narcotics syndicate with the arrest of a key supplier from Odisha. The arrest follows an investigation into previous drug seizures in Delhi.
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.
Police in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district have arrested three individuals for alleged drug peddling and recovered cannabis from their possession during a routine patrol.
Himachal Pradesh police have arrested an interstate drug trafficking kingpin from Kathua in Jammu and Kashmir, dealing a major blow to a network spanning Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Jammu & Kashmir.
Himachal Pradesh Police have arrested a major supplier of LSD from Gurugram, uncovering a narcotics trafficking network. The accused, Naviel Harrison, was supplying LSD in exchange for cannabis.
Police in Baramulla and Shopian districts of Kashmir have arrested three alleged drug peddlers and seized contraband substances, including brown sugar, cannabis, and charas.
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.
The Delhi Police arrested 267 narco-offenders and seized significant quantities of contraband during a 48-hour crackdown called "Operation Kavach 13.0." The operation involved raids across the city and targeted drug traffickers, suppliers, and organised criminal networks.
Customs officials at Pune International Airport seized a large consignment of hydroponic marijuana, valued at Rs 26.8 crore, that was concealed within boxes labelled as 'Mandarin orange sacs' arriving from Bangkok.
Delhi Police arrested 40 people and apprehended a juvenile in Rohini during an overnight drive targeting organised and street crime, seizing illegal arms, narcotics, and illicit liquor.
A 24-hour operation by the Delhi Police resulted in the arrest of 47 criminals and the seizure of illegal firearms and knives, aimed at curbing street crime and maintaining law and order in the northern districts.
A chemical engineer undergoing treatment at a de-addiction centre in Delhi allegedly stabbed a fellow inmate to death following a quarrel. Police have arrested the suspect and are investigating the incident.
Police in Odisha's Koraput district seized hashish oil worth approximately 225 crore from a forest manufacturing unit. Over 1,800 litres of hashish oil were recovered, and equipment was confiscated. In a separate operation, 1,143 kg of ganja worth 5 crore was seized, leading to four arrests.
Haryana Police launched 'Operation Aakraman-21' across the state, resulting in numerous arrests and seizures of drugs, illicit liquor, and illegal arms.
Assam Police seized drugs worth Rs 5.93 crore and arrested three individuals in two separate operations in Guwahati and Patharkandi, signaling a strong stance against drug trafficking in the state.
The Mumbai Customs department seized narcotics, foreign currency, gold, and precious stones worth over Rs 46 crore at the Mumbai international airport in a week.
Navi Mumbai police arrested three individuals and seized hydroponic ganja worth Rs 12.91 crore near Vashi railway station. The accused were found with over 12 kilograms of the drug concealed in a trolley bag.
Delhi Police have arrested 204 people and taken preventive action against 973 individuals under 'Operation Aaghat' ahead of the Holi festival. The operation targeted habitual offenders, bootleggers, drug peddlers, and other miscreants across the southern range of Delhi.
Delhi Police are increasing security measures, including intensified border checks and crackdowns on traffic violations, to ensure peaceful Holi celebrations.
Odisha Police formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate an illegal hashish oil trade operating from an island in Koraput district, following a major drug seizure and multiple arrests.
Olympic champion Sha'Carri Richardson was arrested in Florida for dangerous excessive speeding after allegedly driving at 104 mph, according to local authorities.
15% of the participants reported substance use at least once while 10% reported substance use in the past one year.
A speeding car in Delhi mowed down two people, leading to the discovery of cocaine, LSD, and other drugs inside the vehicle. The driver has been arrested and was found to be under the influence.
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Singapore on Wednesday executed a man convicted of trafficking one kilogramme of cannabis, ignoring international calls to abolish capital punishment.
'After Mr. Rabada satisfactorily completed two sessions of his treatment program, his provisional suspension ended. The player has effectively served a one-month period of ineligibility and may now resume participation in sport.'
The first cannabis cafe in the United States opened on Tuesday in Los Angeles. Called Lowell Farms: A Cannabis Cafe, it is the first farm-to-table restaurant that highlights cuisine and cannabis. Here's a glimpse inside the cannabis cafe.
'She didn't think she'd die. It was just a trend -- a video. But it took her away in seconds.'
'The government wants farmers to diversify from rice and wheat, and create another green revolution. Cannabis can play a big part in that'
Former Australia captain Tim Paine has slammed the lack of transparency surrounding Kagiso Rabada's failed drug test.
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The Supreme Court of India expressed deep concern over the rising drug abuse problem in the country, highlighting the impact on youth and the need for urgent intervention. The court emphasized the need for rehabilitation rather than demonization of drug users and called for open discussions to address the issue. The judgment came while granting bail to a man accused in a heroin smuggling case. The court cited a 2019 report that indicated a significant number of people in India use opioids, cannabis, and other substances, with alarming trends in opioid dependence.
A seized cannabis plant without flowering or fruiting tops does not fall under the purview of 'ganja', the Bombay high court has ruled while granting pre-arrest bail to a man accused of possessing commercial quantity of the narcotic substance.
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