Punjab Police have successfully dismantled three significant drug and illegal arms supply networks in Amritsar, leading to the arrest of eight individuals. The operations resulted in the recovery of over 9.5 kg of heroin, 5.4 kg of opium, and a pistol. Investigations suggest links to foreign-based smugglers using drones for consignments, with further probes underway to uncover the full extent of the trafficking network.
Punjab Police dismantled a cross-border drug and arms smuggling module, arresting two individuals and recovering heroin, pistols, and cartridges. The accused were in contact with Pakistan-based smugglers via social media.
DRI sleuths at Chennai International Airport seized five kgs of crystal methamphetamine, valued at Rs 5 crore, from a passenger attempting to board a flight to Kuala Lumpur. The passenger has been arrested, and an investigation is underway to uncover the broader drug network.
Punjab Police's Counter Intelligence wing in Amritsar has dismantled a narcotic smuggling module, arresting three individuals and seizing 12 kg of heroin. The investigation revealed links to a Pakistan-based smuggler using drones for cross-border deliveries.
Punjab Police dismantled a cross-border drug and arms smuggling module, arresting two individuals and recovering over 4 kg of heroin and sophisticated pistols.
Customs officials at Lucknow's Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport arrested an Indian passenger and seized 10.397 kg of suspected hydroponic marijuana, valued at approximately Rs 10.39 crore, from his baggage. The seizure was made following specific intelligence, and the passenger has been booked under the NDPS Act. This incident follows a similar large bust in Varanasi, indicating a wider network under investigation.
Customs officials at Lucknow's Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport arrested an Indian passenger and seized 10.397 kg of suspected hydroponic marijuana, valued at approximately Rs 10.39 crore, from his baggage. The seizure was made following specific intelligence, and the passenger has been booked under the NDPS Act. This incident follows a similar large bust in Varanasi, indicating a wider network under investigation.
Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district demolished an alleged illegal commercial property belonging to an alleged drug peddler as part of an ongoing crackdown against narcotics trafficking.
Amritsar Police have dismantled a cross-border drug and arms smuggling module, arresting three individuals and seizing a significant quantity of methamphetamine and firearms.
Police in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, arrested two drug traffickers and recovered over eight kilograms of narcotics, an illegal firearm, and cash.
Customs officials in Palakkad seized over 51 kg of ganja, valued at Rs 25.88 lakh, from unattended backpacks at Palakkad Junction railway station. The seizure, made on September 17, followed intelligence about narcotic movement via trains. An investigation is underway to identify those responsible for abandoning the drugs.
A police constable in Goa has been arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle ganja into the Colvale Central Jail. The constable was caught with 1.65 kg of ganja divided into four packets.
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.
Police in Jammu seized approximately 3 kilograms of heroin suspected to have been dropped by a drone near the International Border. The recovery followed a week-long surveillance operation based on intelligence inputs about cross-border narcotics smuggling.
Police in Bareilly, India, arrested a suspected drug trafficker and seized a large quantity of heroin worth approximately 530,000.
Punjab Police's Counter Intelligence wing in Amritsar has dismantled a cross-border narcotics smuggling module, leading to the arrest of three individuals and the seizure of 17 kg of heroin. Investigations are ongoing to uncover the full network.
Security agencies in Rajasthan have detained four individuals and seized approximately 12 kg of heroin, suspected to have been smuggled from across the Indo-Pak border using drones. The operation involved a joint effort by CID, local police, and the Border Security Force (BSF).
Two individuals have been arrested in Gujarat for possessing 5 kg of methamphetamine, valued at Rs 25 crore, suspected to have been smuggled from Pakistan. The arrests were made by a joint operation of the Gujarat and Rajasthan Anti-Terrorist Squads (ATS).
Police in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district have arrested two alleged drug peddlers in separate operations, recovering over 113 grams of heroin-like substance valued at more than Rs 50 lakh. The arrests are part of an ongoing drug-free campaign, with one accused identified as a notorious peddler. Authorities have reiterated their commitment to continuing anti-narcotics operations to curb drug smuggling.
Telangana's EAGLE Force, in coordination with Customs and NCB, has dismantled an international 'OG Ganja' smuggling ring operating between Bangkok and India. The operation led to the arrest of a woman junior artist and the seizure of 2.15 kg of cannabis, exposing a larger syndicate that exploits vulnerable women as drug carriers.
In a significant victory against international drug trafficking, India has secured the return of fugitive drug kingpin Virender Singh Basoya from the UAE.
Punjab Police has dismantled the financial infrastructure of drug-trafficking networks, freezing assets worth Rs 300 crore linked to alleged drug smugglers.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 2.25 kg of cocaine valued at Rs 11.25 crore and arrested four foreign nationals at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai.
Customs officials at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi seized suspected ganja worth 12.91 crore from a passenger arriving from Bangkok.
Punjab Police have dismantled two interconnected cross-border narcotics smuggling cartels, arresting five individuals and seizing over 7 kg of heroin. Investigations revealed the accused were in contact with a Pakistan-based smuggler using drones to send consignments.
Police in Guna, Madhya Pradesh, arrested a 35-year-old disabled man for allegedly concealing over three kilograms of ganja in his electric tricycle.
Amritsar Police have dismantled a cross-border arms smuggling module, arresting five individuals and recovering sophisticated pistols and live cartridges.
A special NIA court in Ahmedabad has sentenced six Pakistani nationals to eight years of rigorous imprisonment for their involvement in the 2019 mid-sea seizure of 330 kg of 'brown heroin' off Gujarat's Jakhau coast. An Indian man, allegedly the intended recipient, was acquitted due to benefit of doubt. The National Investigation Agency had probed the case, alleging funds from the smuggling were intended for a terror organisation.
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.
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.
Delhi Police have dismantled an interstate narcotics smuggling operation, seizing over 90 kg of ganja in Bawana and arresting one individual.
Customs officers at Delhi airport arrested three Sri Lankan passengers arriving from China for allegedly smuggling marijuana worth Rs 11.63 crore.
Police in Ferozepur have busted a heroin smuggling racket, arresting four individuals and recovering 7.85 kg of heroin. The accused were allegedly involved in cross-border narcotics supply and were in contact with a Pakistan-based smuggler.
Goa police have dismantled an interstate heroin smuggling network, arresting four individuals, including the primary suspect from Uttar Pradesh. The investigation began after a raid near the Betim jetty, leading to the apprehension of Nepali nationals with a significant quantity of heroin.
Amritsar Police have successfully dismantled a cross-border arms smuggling module, arresting five individuals and recovering a cache of sophisticated pistols and live cartridges.
China executed a British citizen convicted of drug smuggling on Tuesday, drawing a strong rebuke from Britain's prime minister who described it as "appalling".
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized over 24 kg of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances in Kerala and arrested five individuals involved in trafficking networks.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Madhya Pradesh Police dismantled an interstate cannabis smuggling syndicate, arresting six individuals from Odisha, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh after a 25,000 km investigation.
Chennai Customs officials seized over 10 kg of suspected high-grade hydroponic ganja from a passenger arriving from Bangkok at Anna International Airport.
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.
