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Gold Smuggling Syndicate Busted At Mumbai Airport

Gold Smuggling Syndicate Busted At Mumbai Airport

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has dismantled a gold smuggling syndicate at Mumbai's international airport, seizing 2.6 kg of gold in wax form, valued at approximately Rs 4.20 crore.

Hyderabad Police Busts International 'OG Ganja' Smuggling Network

Hyderabad Police Busts International 'OG Ganja' Smuggling Network

Rediff.com6 hours ago

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 Chhattisgarh Police Foiled A Major Liquor Smuggling Bid

How Chhattisgarh Police Foiled A Major Liquor Smuggling Bid

Rediff.com2 days ago

Police in Chhattisgarh's Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki district seized 800 boxes of illicit liquor worth Rs 50.28 lakh from a truck attempting to smuggle the consignment into Maharashtra. The driver was arrested, and an investigation is underway to uncover the full smuggling network.

How DRI Uncovered A Rs 5 Crore Gold Smuggling Syndicate

How DRI Uncovered A Rs 5 Crore Gold Smuggling Syndicate

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has dismantled a major gold-smuggling syndicate at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, seizing 3.2 kg of gold worth Rs 5 crore. Seven individuals, including Bangladeshi and Sri Lankan nationals and three airport staff, have been arrested in connection with "Operation Golden Nexus."

How UP Police Busted Interstate Beer Smuggling Ring

How UP Police Busted Interstate Beer Smuggling Ring

Rediff.com5 days ago

Uttar Pradesh Police have seized an illegal consignment of 14,520 litres of beer, valued at Rs 61 lakh, being smuggled from Punjab to Bihar. Two individuals from Rajasthan have been arrested in connection with the interstate operation.

Illegal Arms Smuggling Module Busted In Punjab

Illegal Arms Smuggling Module Busted In Punjab

Rediff.com29 May 2026

The Jalandhar Commissionerate Police in Punjab has dismantled an illegal arms smuggling module, arresting three individuals and recovering a cache of firearms and ammunition.

Kerala Police Busts Major Ganja Smuggling Ring

Kerala Police Busts Major Ganja Smuggling Ring

Rediff.com2 days ago

Four migrant workers from West Bengal were arrested in Perumbavoor, Kerala, with 34 kg of ganja as part of 'Operation Toofan'. The accused allegedly smuggled the contraband from Odisha and sold it in Kerala, making significant profits.

DRI Busts Cigarette Smuggling Racket In Uttar Pradesh

DRI Busts Cigarette Smuggling Racket In Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com24 May 2026

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 3,00,000 sticks of foreign-origin cigarettes worth approximately Rs 45 lakh in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. The cigarettes were being smuggled from Myanmar into India and transported from Assam, concealed within a truck carrying bamboo cuts.

Punjab Police Uncovers Cross-Border Drug Smuggling Operation

Punjab Police Uncovers Cross-Border Drug Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Punjab Police have dismantled a cross-border drug smuggling module, arresting four individuals in Ferozepur and seizing a significant quantity of heroin and cash.

Amritsar Police Bust Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Ring

Amritsar Police Bust Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Ring

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Amritsar Police have dismantled a cross-border arms smuggling module, arresting five individuals and recovering sophisticated pistols and live cartridges.

Drug And Arms Smuggling Module Busted In Punjab

Drug And Arms Smuggling Module Busted In Punjab

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Punjab Police have dismantled a drug and illegal arms smuggling module, arresting two individuals and seizing a significant quantity of heroin, pistols, and cartridges.

How Delhi Customs Foiled Rs 5.38 Crore Hydroponic Weed Smuggling

How Delhi Customs Foiled Rs 5.38 Crore Hydroponic Weed Smuggling

Rediff.com1 days ago

Customs officials at Delhi's IGI Airport have seized 15.38 kg of hydroponic weed, valued at Rs 5.38 crore, which was concealed inside two geysers carried by passengers arriving from Kuala Lumpur. Two individuals have been arrested, and investigations are ongoing to uncover the wider drug-smuggling network.

Delhi Police Uncovers Interstate Ganja Smuggling Operation

Delhi Police Uncovers Interstate Ganja Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Delhi Police have dismantled an interstate narcotics smuggling operation, seizing over 90 kg of ganja in Bawana and arresting one individual.

Punjab Police Uncover International Drug Smuggling Operation

Punjab Police Uncover International Drug Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Punjab Police have dismantled an international drug smuggling module, arresting two individuals and seizing 10 kg of ICE (methamphetamine) and 4 kg of heroin.

How Goa Police Busted Interstate Heroin Smuggling Network

How Goa Police Busted Interstate Heroin Smuggling Network

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

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 Busts Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Ring

Amritsar Police Busts Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Ring

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Amritsar Police have successfully dismantled a cross-border arms smuggling module, arresting five individuals and recovering a cache of sophisticated pistols and live cartridges.

Punjab Police Uncovers Major Cross-Border Arms And Drug Smuggling Network

Punjab Police Uncovers Major Cross-Border Arms And Drug Smuggling Network

Rediff.com6 days ago

Amritsar police have successfully dismantled a cross-border illegal arms and drug smuggling module, arresting two individuals and recovering over 2 kg of heroin and six sophisticated pistols. The arrested accused were reportedly receiving consignments via drones from across the border for distribution within Punjab.

Punjab Police Uncovers Major Cross-Border Arms And Drug Smuggling Network

Punjab Police Uncovers Major Cross-Border Arms And Drug Smuggling Network

Rediff.com6 days ago

Amritsar police have successfully dismantled a cross-border illegal arms and drug smuggling module, arresting two individuals and recovering over 2 kg of heroin and six sophisticated pistols. The arrested accused were reportedly receiving consignments via drones from across the border for distribution within Punjab.

Lucknow Airport Customs Bust Major Hydroponic Marijuana Smuggling Bid

Lucknow Airport Customs Bust Major Hydroponic Marijuana Smuggling Bid

Rediff.com3 days ago

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.

Lucknow Airport Customs Bust Major Hydroponic Marijuana Smuggling Bid

Lucknow Airport Customs Bust Major Hydroponic Marijuana Smuggling Bid

Rediff.com3 days ago

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 Busts Luxury Car Smuggling Ring, Seizes SUVs

Customs Busts Luxury Car Smuggling Ring, Seizes SUVs

Rediff.com15 May 2026

The Customs Commissionerate (Preventive), Kochi, has seized multiple SUVs and arrested a used luxury car showroom owner as part of 'Operation Numkhor', an ongoing investigation into the smuggling of luxury vehicles from Nepal and Bhutan.

Drug And Arms Smuggling Module Unearthed In Punjab

Drug And Arms Smuggling Module Unearthed In Punjab

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Punjab Police have unearthed a drug and illegal arms smuggling module, arresting two individuals and recovering heroin, pistols, and cartridges.

Indian Man Admits Role In US-Canada Smuggling Operation

Indian Man Admits Role In US-Canada Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com15 May 2026

A 22-year-old Indian national has pleaded guilty to his involvement in a scheme to smuggle individuals from Canada into the United States, coordinating operations to illegally transport people across the US-Canada border into New York.

Passenger Arrested At Delhi Airport For Smuggling Rs 1.42 Crore Hydroponic Weed

Passenger Arrested At Delhi Airport For Smuggling Rs 1.42 Crore Hydroponic Weed

Rediff.com1 days ago

Customs officials at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport intercepted a passenger from Bangkok and seized 4.045 kg of suspected hydroponic weed, valued at Rs 1.42 crore. The passenger has been booked under the NDPS Act, and further investigation is ongoing to determine the source and recipients.

How Delhi Customs Foiled Rs 2.1 Crore Hydroponic Weed Smuggling Bid

How Delhi Customs Foiled Rs 2.1 Crore Hydroponic Weed Smuggling Bid

Rediff.com3 days ago

Customs officials at Delhi's IGI Airport seized over 6 kg of hydroponic weed, valued at Rs 2.1 crore, from an Indian passenger arriving from Bangkok. The high-potency cannabis was found during baggage screening, leading to a case under the NDPS Act.

How A Suspended CISF Constable Misused His ID For Drug Smuggling

How A Suspended CISF Constable Misused His ID For Drug Smuggling

Rediff.com6 days ago

A suspended CISF constable was apprehended in Hyderabad for allegedly possessing and smuggling 158 kgs of dry ganja worth Rs 79 lakh. He reportedly misused his official ID to evade police checks and continued drug trafficking even after a previous arrest and suspension.

DRI Busts Drug Smuggling Racket At Hyderabad Airport

DRI Busts Drug Smuggling Racket At Hyderabad Airport

Rediff.com20 May 2026

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized eight kgs of hydroponic ganja worth Rs 3 crore at the Hyderabad international airport and arrested two persons arriving from Bangkok.

NIA conducts raids in UP, Raj, Maha, Bihar over arms smuggling

NIA conducts raids in UP, Raj, Maha, Bihar over arms smuggling

Rediff.com29 May 2026

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted raids across four states in India, investigating a case of arms, ammunition, and IED smuggling from Pakistan. The raids targeted 12 locations in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, and Maharashtra, leading to the seizure of digital devices for forensic analysis.

Drone Suspected In Heroin Smuggling Attempt Near Jammu Border

Drone Suspected In Heroin Smuggling Attempt Near Jammu Border

Rediff.com20 May 2026

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.

Interstate Liquor Smuggling Network Busted; Crores Worth Of Illicit Liquor Seized

Interstate Liquor Smuggling Network Busted; Crores Worth Of Illicit Liquor Seized

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Delhi Police have dismantled an interstate liquor smuggling network, seizing illicit spirits worth approximately Rs 1.50 crore and arresting three individuals in Delhi and Bengaluru.

Punjab Police Uncovers Arms, Drug Smuggling Operation

Punjab Police Uncovers Arms, Drug Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Punjab Police arrested a suspect linked to an alleged firearms and narcotics trafficking module, recovering seven sophisticated pistols and 2.1 kg of heroin.

How Delhi Police Uncovered Liquor Smuggling To Bihar

How Delhi Police Uncovered Liquor Smuggling To Bihar

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Delhi Police busted an interstate liquor smuggling racket that used cartons labelled as 'wood polish' to transport liquor to Bihar. One person has been arrested, and the syndicate is being investigated under organised crime provisions.

Five Arrested In Latehar For Illicit Liquor Smuggling

Five Arrested In Latehar For Illicit Liquor Smuggling

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Jharkhand police arrested five people in Latehar for allegedly transporting over 50,000 bottles of illicit liquor from Haryana to Bihar.

Indian-Origin Man Held At Delhi Airport For Gold Smuggling

Indian-Origin Man Held At Delhi Airport For Gold Smuggling

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Customs officials at Delhi airport seized 115 smuggled gold bars weighing 3.5 kg from an American national of Indian origin, who allegedly concealed the contraband in a specially designed belt.

Four Arrested In Ferozepur Heroin Smuggling Bust

Four Arrested In Ferozepur Heroin Smuggling Bust

Rediff.com15 May 2026

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.

Cross Border Drone Smuggling Network Busted In Rajasthan

Cross Border Drone Smuggling Network Busted In Rajasthan

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Police in Rajasthan have dismantled a cross-border smuggling network that used drones to drop weapons and heroin near the international border in the Bikaner district. A key accused, Sonu alias Sukhwinder, was arrested for his role as the main handler of the network.

Police Uncover Extensive Drug Smuggling Network

Police Uncover Extensive Drug Smuggling Network

Rediff.com5 days ago

Police in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested Rohit Singh, an associate of drug smuggler Prince Singh, who had previously escaped during an encounter. The investigation further led to the apprehension of two more individuals, Pintu Yadav and Satyapal, involved in cultivating and supplying opium and poppy husk from Jharkhand to Punjab. Authorities seized contraband worth Rs 58.75 lakh.

Customs To Tighten Vigil Against Gold Smuggling After Duty Hike

Customs To Tighten Vigil Against Gold Smuggling After Duty Hike

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Revenue intelligence and customs officers are set to intensify surveillance and increase vigilance on international borders to combat potential gold smuggling following a significant increase in customs duty on gold.

Passengers Held At Mumbai Airport For Diamond Smuggling

Passengers Held At Mumbai Airport For Diamond Smuggling

Rediff.com14 May 2026

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) apprehended two passengers at Mumbai airport attempting to smuggle diamonds worth Rs 5.70 crore to Bangkok by concealing them inside their bodies.

Tripura Police File Charge Sheet In Phensedyl Smuggling Case

Tripura Police File Charge Sheet In Phensedyl Smuggling Case

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Tripura Police's Crime Branch has filed a charge sheet against six individuals in connection with a Phensedyl smuggling case, following the seizure of a large quantity of the banned substance last year.