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Enforcement Directorate Raids Drug Trafficker Dola's Properties

Enforcement Directorate Raids Drug Trafficker Dola's Properties

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids across Maharashtra and Gujarat targeting Mohammad Salim Dola, a recently extradited drug trafficker with alleged ties to Dawood Ibrahim, as part of a money laundering investigation.

Key Myanmar Drug Trafficker Arrested In Delhi

Key Myanmar Drug Trafficker Arrested In Delhi

Rediff.com17 May 2026

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested a major Myanmar-based drug trafficker in Delhi, who was a key supplier of methamphetamine and heroin. The arrest follows extensive surveillance and coordinated operations targeting transnational drug trafficking networks along the India-Myanmar border.

Key Myanmar Drug Trafficker Arrested In Delhi

Key Myanmar Drug Trafficker Arrested In Delhi

Rediff.com17 May 2026

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested a major Myanmar-based drug trafficker in Delhi, who was a key supplier of methamphetamine and heroin across the India-Myanmar border. The arrest follows extensive surveillance and investigations into transnational drug trafficking networks.

Enforcement Directorate Raids Dawood Gang's Drug Trafficker's Assets

Enforcement Directorate Raids Dawood Gang's Drug Trafficker's Assets

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids across Maharashtra and Gujarat as part of a money laundering investigation against Mohammad Salim Dola, an alleged drug trafficker associated with the Dawood Ibrahim gang.

Drug Trafficker Dola's Chemist Links Under Investigation

Drug Trafficker Dola's Chemist Links Under Investigation

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Investigators are probing the network of Mohammad Salim Dola, an alleged international drug trafficker, and have uncovered links with chemists and pharma dealers who allegedly aided his illicit trans-national racket.

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.

Indian National Arrested In Captagon Drug Trafficking Case

Indian National Arrested In Captagon Drug Trafficking Case

Rediff.com17 May 2026

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested an Indian national from Uttarakhand in connection with an international Captagon drug trafficking racket. This follows the earlier arrest of a Syrian national and the seizure of 227 kg of Captagon, a highly stimulant drug, in India.

Two Indian Nationals Arrested in Nepal for Drug Trafficking

Two Indian Nationals Arrested in Nepal for Drug Trafficking

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Two Indian nationals and one Nepali national have been arrested in Nepal's Lumbini province for drug trafficking. Police seized 3,300 ampules of narcotic drugs from the suspects, who were transporting them across the border from India.

Notorious Drug Trafficker Dola Faces Transit Remand To Mumbai

Notorious Drug Trafficker Dola Faces Transit Remand To Mumbai

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

A Delhi court has granted the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) a two-day transit remand to transport drug trafficker Mohammad Salim Dola to Mumbai. Dola was apprehended in Turkiye under 'Operation Global-Hunt' and is wanted in connection with multiple narcotics trafficking cases.

Rajasthan Police Freeze Drug Trafficker's Assets Worth Over Rs 2.5 Crore

Rajasthan Police Freeze Drug Trafficker's Assets Worth Over Rs 2.5 Crore

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Police in Rajasthan's Jhalawar have frozen assets worth more than Rs 2.5 crore belonging to an alleged drug trafficker under provisions of the NDPS Act.

Fugitive Gangster Deported and Arrested in Punjab for Triple Murder and Drug Trafficking

Fugitive Gangster Deported and Arrested in Punjab for Triple Murder and Drug Trafficking

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

A fugitive gangster wanted in connection with a triple murder and narcotics trafficking cases has been deported and arrested in Punjab, India, marking a significant breakthrough in the fight against cross-border organised crime.

Interstate Charas Trafficking Network Busted By NCB

Interstate Charas Trafficking Network Busted By NCB

Rediff.com29 May 2026

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has dismantled an interstate drug trafficking network involved in supplying charas from Himachal Pradesh to various parts of India, seizing significant quantities of the drug and apprehending multiple suspects.

US revokes visas of Indian business execs over drug trafficking

US revokes visas of Indian business execs over drug trafficking

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

However, the US embassy, making public the punitive action, did not divulge the identity of the business leaders whose visas were revoked in view of the allegations.

Key Suspect In Cross-Border Drug Network Nabbed

Key Suspect In Cross-Border Drug Network Nabbed

Rediff.com31 May 2026

A key suspect linked to a cross-border drug trafficking network has been apprehended in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, in a joint operation by the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) and Goa Police.

Sovereignty paramount in drug cases, rules SC; cancels accused's bail

Sovereignty paramount in drug cases, rules SC; cancels accused's bail

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

The Supreme Court has ruled that national sovereignty takes precedence over personal liberty, particularly in cases involving drug trafficking and psychotropic substances. The ruling came as the court overturned a High Court order granting bail to an accused drug trafficker.

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.

Mrs Kerala Runner-Up Arrested In Rs 11.8 Crore Drug Smuggling Case

Mrs Kerala Runner-Up Arrested In Rs 11.8 Crore Drug Smuggling Case

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

A 29-year-old private bank employee and former 'Mrs Kerala' beauty pageant runner-up, Harsha Sunny, has been arrested by Mumbai Customs for allegedly smuggling 11.8 kg of hydroponic weed, valued at Rs 11.8 crore, from Bangkok. She claims she was unaware of the bag's contents, stating she was exploited by traffickers.

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.

Drug Smuggler Gets 15 Years In Jail

Drug Smuggler Gets 15 Years In Jail

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

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.

Major Drug Bust: Rs 1 Crore Hydroponic Weed Seized At India-Nepal Border

Major Drug Bust: Rs 1 Crore Hydroponic Weed Seized At India-Nepal Border

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

A man was arrested at the India-Nepal border in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh, with over 2.30 kg of high-grade hydroponic weed worth approximately Rs 1 crore. The arrest by SSB personnel led to the accused being handed over to the Narcotics Control Bureau for further investigation into a cross-border drug network.

DRI Seizes Rs 2.61 Crore Ganja, Arrests Two In Major Bust

DRI Seizes Rs 2.61 Crore Ganja, Arrests Two In Major Bust

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has dismantled an inter-state drug trafficking syndicate in Nagpur, seizing 522 kg of ganja worth Rs 2.61 crore and arresting two individuals involved in supplying contraband across the Odisha-Central India corridor to Maharashtra.

Mumbai Customs Nabs Banker In Rs 11.8 Crore Drug Bust

Mumbai Customs Nabs Banker In Rs 11.8 Crore Drug Bust

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Mumbai Customs has arrested a 29-year-old woman, a private bank employee and beauty pageant runner-up, for allegedly smuggling 11.8 kg of hydroponic weed worth Rs 11.8 crore from Bangkok into India. She was apprehended at CSMIA and has been sent to judicial custody under the NDPS Act.

Mizoram Authorities Destroy 465 Crore Worth Of Seized Drugs

Mizoram Authorities Destroy 465 Crore Worth Of Seized Drugs

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Mizoram authorities destroyed drugs worth 465 crore in Champhai district, seized between March and October 2025. The contraband included heroin, methamphetamine, and alprazolam. Officials highlighted intensified enforcement efforts and the need for continued vigilance against drug abuse.

Interstate Drug Smugglers Nabbed Near India-Nepal Border

Interstate Drug Smugglers Nabbed Near India-Nepal Border

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Police in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested three alleged interstate drug smugglers and seized banned narcotic tablets worth approximately Rs 1 crore near the India-Nepal border.

Four Arrested At Delhi Airport For Alleged Drug Smuggling

Four Arrested At Delhi Airport For Alleged Drug Smuggling

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Customs officials at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport arrested four passengers arriving from Bangkok for allegedly smuggling drugs worth approximately Rs 9 crore.

Hyderabad Police Busts International 'OG Ganja' Smuggling Network

Hyderabad Police Busts International 'OG Ganja' Smuggling Network

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

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.

How India Brought Back Dawood Aide Salim Dola

How India Brought Back Dawood Aide Salim Dola

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has successfully secured the return of Mohammad Salim Dola, a known international drug trafficker and associate of Dawood Ibrahim, from Turkiye.

Clash Erupts at Nepal Drug Trade Protest, Injuring Security Personnel

Clash Erupts at Nepal Drug Trade Protest, Injuring Security Personnel

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

At least 11 security personnel were injured in Nepal during a crackdown on a protest against alleged cross-border drug trade in the Lumbini province bordering India.

NCB Seizes Heroin Worth Rs 8.5 Crore In Manipur

NCB Seizes Heroin Worth Rs 8.5 Crore In Manipur

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

The Narcotics Control Bureau, in coordination with Assam Rifles and Manipur Police, seized drugs worth Rs 8.5 crore from Manipur's Churachandpur district and arrested two individuals involved in the trafficking.

Assam Police Seize Drugs Worth Rs 5.93 Crore, Arrest Three

Assam Police Seize Drugs Worth Rs 5.93 Crore, Arrest Three

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

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.

Meghalaya Police Bust Interstate Drug Ring, Seize 51 Crore in Narcotics

Meghalaya Police Bust Interstate Drug Ring, Seize 51 Crore in Narcotics

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Meghalaya Police seized drugs worth over 51 crore in East Jaintia Hills district, arresting two Mizoram-based individuals, marking the state's largest narcotics haul to date.

How Punjab Schools Are Joining The Fight Against Drug Abuse

How Punjab Schools Are Joining The Fight Against Drug Abuse

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria has called upon schools to play a proactive role in safeguarding youth from drug abuse. He emphasised the role of educational institutions in the statewide anti-drug campaign and criticised the neighbouring country for allegedly pumping drugs into Punjab.

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.

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.

Dawood Ibrahim's Aide Dola Arrives In Mumbai After Arrest

Dawood Ibrahim's Aide Dola Arrives In Mumbai After Arrest

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Mohammad Salim Dola, a close associate of Dawood Ibrahim and a major drug trafficker, has been brought to Mumbai by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) after being arrested in Turkiye and granted transit remand by a Delhi court.

J&K Governor Accuses Pakistan Of Pushing Drugs

J&K Governor Accuses Pakistan Of Pushing Drugs

Rediff.com3 May 2026

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.

Dawood Ibrahim Aide Dola In NCB Custody Till May 8

Dawood Ibrahim Aide Dola In NCB Custody Till May 8

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

A court in Mumbai has remanded Mohammad Salim Dola, an associate of Dawood Ibrahim, to Narcotics Control Bureau custody until May 8 in connection with a 2023 drug seizure case.

Huge Marijuana Haul Seized At Delhi Airport

Huge Marijuana Haul Seized At Delhi Airport

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Customs officials at Delhi's IGI Airport seized suspected marijuana worth Rs 18.57 crore from abandoned trolley bags inside an aircraft arriving from Bangkok.

Massive Drug Seizure: Meth Tablets Recovered In Mizoram

Massive Drug Seizure: Meth Tablets Recovered In Mizoram

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Mizoram police and Assam Rifles seized methamphetamine tablets worth Rs 38.7 crore in Champhai district, bordering Myanmar, arresting three individuals including a Myanmar national.

Why Did Sergio Gor Meet Amitbhai?

Why Did Sergio Gor Meet Amitbhai?

Rediff.com6 days ago

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Thursday met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss enhancing cooperation on combating terrorism and bringing criminals to justice in both countries.