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.
Rajasthan Police's Anti-Narcotics Task Force dismantled an illegal MD drug manufacturing unit in Jodhpur, arresting six individuals and seizing a large quantity of raw materials.
Mumbai police have dismantled a mephedrone (MD) manufacturing network, seizing raw materials and chemicals worth Rs 4 lakh, capable of producing MD valued at Rs 100 crore. The operation prevented the flooding of the market with synthetic drugs, leading to multiple arrests and the seizure of significant quantities of MD and related equipment.
Four individuals, including two Manipur police constables, were arrested in Kangpokpi district for allegedly transporting 6.1 kg of Yaba tablets, a synthetic drug. The arrests followed a police interception on National Highway-2.
A Manipur police commando was fatally stabbed during an anti-drug operation in Thoubal district. The main accused, Md. Naobi, was arrested following intensive search operations. Former CM N Biren Singh condemned the incident.
Police in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested five alleged drug traffickers and seized methamphetamine (MD) worth approximately Rs 1 crore. The arrests were made during a vehicle checking operation, and the accused have been charged under the NDPS Act.
Three individuals have been arrested in Thane with 500 grams of mephedrone, a country-made pistol, and live cartridges, following a tip-off about a drug deal.
Mumbai Police busted a mephedrone (MD) manufacturing unit in Gujarat's Narmada district, seizing narcotics, chemicals, and equipment worth approximately Rs 75 crore. The operation followed the arrest of a cab driver in Mumbai, leading to the apprehension of a supplier and the subsequent raid on the Gujarat facility.
Mumbai Police's Anti-Narcotics Cell dismantled a mephedrone manufacturing lab in Agripada, seizing over 14 kg of the drug worth approximately Rs 50.74 crore and arresting three individuals.
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.
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.
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has secured the conviction of five individuals involved in a major synthetic drug trafficking case in Mumbai, and has seized assets worth over Rs 6.5 crore linked to the illegal trade.
Thane police arrested 23 people, including two foreign nationals, and seized narcotics worth nearly 1.4 crore during a week-long anti-drug campaign.
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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.
Nagpur police seized mephedrone worth Rs 24.25 lakh and arrested three drug traffickers from Madhya Pradesh near Kelwad Toll Plaza. The total seizure, including an SUV and mobile phones, is valued at Rs 40.25 lakh. The accused were attempting to sell the drugs after their initial recipient refused the consignment.
A man has been arrested in Navi Mumbai for possessing mephedrone valued at Rs 86 lakh. The accused was found with 344 grams of the drug during a police patrol.
A man has been arrested in Navi Mumbai for possessing mephedrone valued at Rs 86 lakh. The accused was found with 344 grams of the drug during a police patrol.
The Rajasthan Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) conducted coordinated raids across multiple districts, seizing large quantities of narcotics and arresting seven individuals as part of 'Operation Ganjajuli'.
Assam Police's Special Task Force seized narcotics valued at Rs 21.36 crore and arrested five persons in Kamrup district. The operation was based on intelligence about a large consignment being transported from Manipur.
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Five individuals have been arrested in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, for allegedly possessing mephedrone worth Rs 1 crore. The arrests were made following a tip-off, leading to the interception of a car and two motorcycles. The accused were apprehended after attempting to flee, and a kilogram of the drug, along with a country-made pistol, was recovered.
During the raid, the ATS recovered 63.6 kg of mephedrone and 80.26 kg of its raw material worth Rs 478.65 crore, the release said.
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Thane police arrested two men and seized mephedrone worth 4.12 crore from their possession.
Police in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, have uncovered a mephedrone factory operating under the guise of a poultry farm, arresting four individuals and seizing a significant quantity of the drug.
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Navi Mumbai Police arrested a wanted criminal and his accomplice for allegedly selling narcotics under the guise of running a goat farm, seizing mephedrone valued at Rs 5.39 lakh.
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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.
After a year of modest returns, equity investors may anticipate gains of 10-15 per cent in Samvat 2082, which began on October 21. Although valuations have moderated from their peaks a year earlier, they remain above long-term averages, potentially limiting sharp upsides.
India's pharmaceuticals and medical devices industries are still hopeful that trade negotiations with the US could cut a fairer deal for both sides, after President Donald Trump announced a 25 per cent tariff rate on India on a social networking platform without divulging the finer details.
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