Drug smuggler among 2 held, cannabis worth Rs 36-L recovered
5 years, 8 months ago

Drug smuggler among 2 held, cannabis worth Rs 36-L recovered

India TV News  

Drug smuggler among 2 held, cannabis worth Rs 36-L recovered A notorious drug smuggler, who had allegedly supplied narcotics worth Rs 20 crore in major cities across Maharashtra in the past, and one more person, have been arrested by the city police, an official said on Sunday. A notorious drug smuggler, who had allegedly supplied narcotics worth Rs 20 crore in major cities across Maharashtra in the past, and one more person, have been arrested by the city police, an official said on Sunday. During the search, police found 180 kg of high quality cannabis, worth Rs 36 lakh, kept inside the SUV, he said. "Gangam Reddy is said to be a big catch in the cannabis drug smuggling as he is the kingpin of the supply chain spread in the state," he said.

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Man held with 60kg ganja near Swargate
5 days, 1 hour ago

Man held with 60kg ganja near Swargate

Hindustan Times  

Anti-Narcotics Cell 1 of the Pune police on Saturday arrested a man from Shankarsheth Road near Swargate and seized 30 packets of Ganja from his car, police said. During the search, police found 30 packets of Ganja worth ₹ 12 lakh filled in four nylon bags. During the search, police found 30 packets of Ganja worth ₹12 lakh filled in …

Cocaine worth Rs 38.4 crore seized at Bengaluru airport, Ghana woman arrested
1 week, 1 day ago

Cocaine worth Rs 38.4 crore seized at Bengaluru airport, Ghana woman arrested

India Today  

Directorate of Revenue Intelligence officials seized 3.186 kg of cocaine worth Rs 38.4 crore from a woman from Ghana at Kempegowda International Airport. Just days ago, two South African nationals were arrested in Bengaluru for smuggling and supplying MDMA, along with 37.87 kg of the drug, valued at Rs 275 crore. In January, customs officials at Bengaluru airport seized 23 …

₹11,311-cr drugs seized from ports in 5 yrs: Govt
1 week, 1 day ago

₹11,311-cr drugs seized from ports in 5 yrs: Govt

Hindustan Times  

Drugs worth over ₹11,311 crore were seized from seaports across the country in 19 different drugs busts over the past five years, the ministry of home affairs informed the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. “The seizures at major ports is the result of the effective measures taken in the field of controlling drug trafficking and highlight the successful coordination between State …

Punjab: Cross-border drug cartel busted, man held with 8kg heroin, pistol
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1 week, 2 days ago

Punjab: Cross-border drug cartel busted, man held with 8kg heroin, pistol

Hindustan Times  

AMRITSAR : The commissionerate police, Amritsar, on Tuesday busted a cross-border drug cartel with the arrest of a person and recovery of 8.08 kg of heroin, a.30-bore pistol and five cartridges from his possession. The commissionerate police, Amritsar, on Tuesday busted a cross-border drug cartel with the arrest of a person and recovery of 8.08 kg of heroin, a.30-bore pistol …

Karnataka’s biggest drug haul: Mangaluru police seize 37 kg MDMA worth ₹75 crore, arrest 2 South Africans
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1 week, 4 days ago

Karnataka’s biggest drug haul: Mangaluru police seize 37 kg MDMA worth ₹75 crore, arrest 2 South Africans

Hindustan Times  

Mangaluru Police have made Karnataka’s largest-ever drug bust, seizing over 37 kg of MDMA worth ₹75 crore and arresting two South African nationals in Bengaluru, officials said on Sunday. During a press briefing, Mangaluru Police Commissioner Anupam Agarwal revealed that the breakthrough stemmed from an arrest made six months ago, news agency PTI reported. The investigation ultimately led to the …

Drug bust: 4 consumers among six arrested
1 week, 6 days ago

Drug bust: 4 consumers among six arrested

The Hindu  

Two persons were arrested while they were allegedly selling Ocean Grow Kush or hydroponic ganja near a high-end apartment complex at KPHB Colony on Thursday. The suspects have been identified as Tumula Ashish Kumar, 29, a private employee from Mumbai residing at Indu Fortune Fields, and Kattempudi Satwik, 20, a student from KPHB. Upon searching a bag, police recovered 260 …

BSF nabs smuggler with over 2kg heroin in Punjab’s Ferozepur
2 weeks ago

BSF nabs smuggler with over 2kg heroin in Punjab’s Ferozepur

Hindustan Times  

Border Security Force apprehended a smuggler with 2.6kg of heroin in the border region of Ferozepur district on Thursday, officials said. The apprehended smuggler has been identified as Kuldeep Singh, a resident of Behdi village in Ferozepur district, and has been handed over to the local police for further investigation. In a release, a spokesperson said that BSF troops launched …

Man held with ₹11.67 crore hydroponic weed in Goa; biggest drug haul in state
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Man held with ₹11.67 crore hydroponic weed in Goa; biggest drug haul in state

The Hindu  

A man has been arrested in Goa for possessing hydroponic weed valued at ₹11.67 crore, police said, claiming it is the biggest seizure of drugs in the history of the coastal State. "We seized 11.672 kilograms of hydroponic weed valued at ₹11.67 crore from him. Hailing the police, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant in a post on X on Saturday, said, …

Goa's biggest-ever drug seizure: Man arrested with hydroponic weed worth ₹11.6 crore
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Goa's biggest-ever drug seizure: Man arrested with hydroponic weed worth ₹11.6 crore

Hindustan Times  

Goa police has arrested a man carrying hydroponic weed worth ₹11.67 crore, a feat that is being hailed as the state's biggest-ever drug seizure. Goa police arrested the man with 11.672 kgs of hydroponic weed. A police spokesperson confirmed the arrest and the massive drug haul, stating, "We seized 11.672 kilograms of hydroponic weed worth ₹11.67 crore from him. Punjab …

Bengaluru CCB arrests drug peddlers, seizes narcotics worth over ₹55 lakh
1 month ago

Bengaluru CCB arrests drug peddlers, seizes narcotics worth over ₹55 lakh

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru’s Central Crime Branch has intensified its crackdown on drug peddlers, arresting multiple suspects and seizing large quantities of narcotics in separate operations across the city. Representational Image In one operation within DJ Halli police station limits, authorities arrested a Kerala-based drug peddler and confiscated 523 grams of MDMA crystals. The Bengaluru Police estimated the seized contraband to be worth …

Rachakonda police seize 300 kg marijuana hidden in truck carrying scrap
1 month, 1 week ago

Rachakonda police seize 300 kg marijuana hidden in truck carrying scrap

The Hindu  

A 300 kilograms of marijuana consignment was intercepted by the Special Operations Teams of Maheshwaram, along with the Abdullapurmet police on Thursday. Commissioner of Rachakonda police G. Sudheer Babu said that Ahmed Gulab Shaik, 56, a resident of Rupi Nagar in Pune, was tasked with smuggling the drugs across the States. “As per the instructions of Vaibhav and Deva, Gulab …

MDMA racket bust: Bengaluru woman arrested, suspected Nigerian supplier on the run
1 month, 1 week ago

MDMA racket bust: Bengaluru woman arrested, suspected Nigerian supplier on the run

The Hindu  

A Bengaluru-based woman drug peddler was arrested minutes before she was to deliver a drug consignment, during a joint operation by the Cyberabad Police and Telangana Anti-Narcotics Bureau. Investigations revealed that she was part of an interstate drug syndicate operating under the direction of a foreign supplier, identified as Warren Kokarango, a suspected Nigerian national, who remains at large. On …

Telangana police arrests woman for possessing MDMA worth Rs.6 lakh
1 month, 1 week ago

Telangana police arrests woman for possessing MDMA worth Rs.6 lakh

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: In a major operation against synthetic drug trafficking, the Cyberabad police in collaboration with Telangana Anti-Narcotics Bureau, arrested a woman drug peddler and seized 60 grams of MDMA, classified as commercial quantity, worth Rs.6 lakh. The police said Shatabdi Manna, a graduate from Bengaluru, came into contact with Warren Kokarango, an African drug supplier, in 2024. The operation was …

Five ‘carriers’ arrested at Bengaluru airport with 20 kg cannabis from Thailand: NCB
1 month, 1 week ago

Five ‘carriers’ arrested at Bengaluru airport with 20 kg cannabis from Thailand: NCB

Hindustan Times  

The Narcotics Control Bureau's Bengaluru Zonal Unit arrested five ‘carriers’ from the city's Kempegowda International Airport, and seized about 20 kgs of high-grade cannabis from them. They are all in the age group of 25-35 years,” NCB's Bengaluru Zonal Unit said in a press release. Further, the press release noted that these ‘unknown individuals’ are believed to be members of …

Inter-State drug smuggling racket busted in Secunderabad
1 month, 1 week ago

Inter-State drug smuggling racket busted in Secunderabad

The Hindu  

The Government Railway Police and Railway Protection Force in Secunderabad said that they have busted an inter-State ganja smuggling racket by arresting a suspect in possession of 3.86 kilogram of dry cannabis worth ₹96,475. “Jena, who was working in Hyderabad as a rebar worker, allegedly took to smuggling after being approached by various persons for ganja at his workplace,” said …

Massive drug bust in Assam: Rs 14 crore worth of Narcotics seized, one arrested
1 month, 1 week ago

Massive drug bust in Assam: Rs 14 crore worth of Narcotics seized, one arrested

India TV News  

Massive drug bust in Assam: Rs 14 crore worth of Narcotics seized, one arrested Assam Police seized Rs 14 crore worth of narcotics, including Yaba tablets and heroin, arresting a drug trafficker in a major crackdown on the illegal drug trade. Cachar district in Assam witnessed a major drug bust as law enforcement officials seized narcotics worth ₹14 crore and …

Arunachal Pradesh: Two police personnel suspended for consuming drugs
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Arunachal Pradesh: Two police personnel suspended for consuming drugs

India TV News  

Two police personnel in Arunachal Pradesh’s Kra district have been suspended for allegedly consuming drugs and a departmental inquiry has been initiated against them, a senior official said on Friday. NCB seizes drugs worth Rs 200 crore in Navi Mumbai Last week, the Narcotics Control Bureau exposed a drug syndicate and seized various banned substances worth about Rs 200 crore …

Inter-State drug peddler caught in possession of 200 kg marijuana
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Inter-State drug peddler caught in possession of 200 kg marijuana

The Hindu  

The South-East Task Force, along with the Chandrayangutta Police, arrested an inter-State ganja peddler and seized 200 kg of dry marijuana, valued at approximately ₹50 lakh. Acting on a tip-off, the police intercepted a car at Chandrayangutta Flyover at around 8.30 p.m. and apprehended 34-year-old Jadhav Shivaram, a resident of Sangareddy district. Three days prior to his arrest, Shivaram had …

Two foreigners held for peddling drugs; 1.3 kg MDMA worth Rs 1.6 crore seized
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Two foreigners held for peddling drugs; 1.3 kg MDMA worth Rs 1.6 crore seized

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad Narcotics Enforcement Wing sleuths, in a joint operation with Langer Houz and Humayunnagar police authorities, apprehended two foreign nationals at various locations in Hyderabad on Wednesday. In one case, drug supplier Oliver Ugochukwu from Nigeria obtained a passport and came to New Delhi, where he initially engaged in the cosmetics and clothing business. He sourced drugs in …

3 Foreigners Held, Rs 1.60-cr Worth Drugs Seized
1 month, 3 weeks ago

3 Foreigners Held, Rs 1.60-cr Worth Drugs Seized

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Hyderabad Narcotics Enforcement Wing and city police arrested three foreign nationals in separate operations and seized 1,300 grams of MDMA worth Rs 1.60 crore from one of the arrested. While one of them was planning to sell NDPS drugs in the city, the two others were arrested to prevent him from indulging in undesirable activities detrimental to national security. …

Three arrested and 8.5 grams of cocaine seized from their possession in Andhra Pradesh’s Guntur
2 months, 1 week ago

Three arrested and 8.5 grams of cocaine seized from their possession in Andhra Pradesh’s Guntur

The Hindu  

In a major haul, the Excise Department in the city seized 8.5 grams of cocaine and apprehended three persons on the charge of peddling drugs on January 19, 2025. “This is the first-ever registered cocaine case in Guntur district,” said K. Srinivas, Deputy Commissioner, Prohibition and Excise, Guntur, at a press conference. “It is a significant development in the fight …

Man held with 62 kg marijuana in Hyderabad
2 months, 1 week ago

Man held with 62 kg marijuana in Hyderabad

The Hindu  

A man was caught in possession of 62 kg dry marijuana by the South-East Task Force and the Chaderghat police. The accused, identified as Raju Jat alias Raju, was arrested at the Post Office lane near Nalgonda Crossroads in Chaderghat following a tip-off. Questioning revealed that he regularly sourced the contraband from a person named Subhash, who resides in Odisha’s …

2 arrested for smuggling drugs worth Rs 62 crore in Manipur
2 months, 1 week ago

2 arrested for smuggling drugs worth Rs 62 crore in Manipur

India Today  

Two people have been arrested in Manipur's Churachandpur district after the Assam Rifles busted a drug smuggling syndicate and seized a massive cache of banned Yaba tablets and brown sugar worth around Rs 62 crore. An Assam Rifles team deployed at Veng established a mobile vehicle check post at Mata village around 11.30 pm on Wednesday. During frisking, the two …

Karnataka: Police dispose of drugs worth over Rs 6 crore in Mangaluru
2 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka: Police dispose of drugs worth over Rs 6 crore in Mangaluru

India TV News  

Karnataka: Mangaluru Police have disposed of drugs seized within the city limits in the last year, worth around Rs 6 crore 80 lakh, according to the police. Meanwhile, on January 11, Assam Rifles recovered heroin worth Rs 97.90 Lakhs and apprehended one individual in the general area of Zote, Champhai district of Mizoram. On January 10, Assam Rifles, in a …

Bengaluru Airport customs seizes Rs 23 crore marijuana, three arrested
2 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru Airport customs seizes Rs 23 crore marijuana, three arrested

India Today  

In a major crackdown, Bengaluru Airport Customs officials seized 23 kg of high-value marijuana, worth an estimated Rs 23 crores, in a smuggling operation. The marijuana was cleverly packed in separate covers to evade detection, but the contraband was uncovered during a routine inspection of baggage at Kempegowda International Airport. Earlier today, Goa police arrested a 28-year-old man after seizing …

Telangana gang buys chemical factory, runs drug unit for 10 years, arrested
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Telangana gang buys chemical factory, runs drug unit for 10 years, arrested

India Today  

Telangana police have busted a major drug manufacturing racket involved in the production and sale of Alprazolam, a prohibited substance. The massive drug network came to light after police officials in Sangareddy district detained a 47-year-old real estate businessman, Girma Gouni Sudhir Goud, who was later identified as the prime accused. According to Superintendent of Police Chennuri Rupesh, Sudhir Goud …

2 held at CSMIA for smuggling cannabis worth ₹4.41 cr
2 months, 3 weeks ago

2 held at CSMIA for smuggling cannabis worth ₹4.41 cr

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The Air-Intelligence Unit of the Customs department arrested two persons in a drug- smuggling case at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in the early hours of Saturday and allegedly recovered 4.41 kilograms of hydroponic weed worth ₹4.41 crore from one of them. Representative Image, REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson/File Photo The carrier of the weed was nabbed soon after he arrived …

Punjab Police bust cross-border drug cartel; arrest 12 including five from J&K
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Punjab Police bust cross-border drug cartel; arrest 12 including five from J&K

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Police busted a cross-border drug and weapon smuggling cartel arresting 12 people, of which five have been arrested from Jammu and Kashmir with the help of J&K Police. Director General of Police, Punjab Gaurav Yadav said on Friday the arrested people included kingpin identified as Manjeet Singh alias Bhola of village Jhanjoti in Ajnala. The other 11 arrested …

Hyderabad police bust drug racket, Businessman held
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Hyderabad police bust drug racket, Businessman held

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad police arrested a businessman for allegedly possessing cocaine and MDMA for selling them during New Year parties. Jhawar Kishan Gopal, a plastic businessman and a resident of Banjara Hills, slipped into severe financial trouble due to his betting addiction. Gopal returned to the city and was planning to sell drugs during New Year’s parties in Hyderabad, targeting …

India’s farmers risk jail to grow lucrative cannabis crop
2 months, 3 weeks ago

India’s farmers risk jail to grow lucrative cannabis crop

Al Jazeera  

Cultivation of banned drug brings relative riches to farmers willing to risk conflict with the law. Change in lifestyle Cannabis cultivation, even though banned in Odisha, is a highly lucrative business for the farmers and has brought them overnight riches. Senior state police officials told Al Jazeera they are putting in their best effort to stop the illegal trade and …

Punjab Police arrest nearly 9k smugglers in 2024: IGP
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Punjab Police arrest nearly 9k smugglers in 2024: IGP

Hindustan Times  

Punjab Police have arrested 8,935 drug smugglers, including 210 major figures, in 2024, inspector general of police Sukhchain Singh Gill said on Tuesday. The police have recovered a staggering 1,099kg of heroin, 991kg of opium, 414 quintals of poppy husk, and 2.94 lakh tablets, capsules, injections, and vials of pharmaceutical opioids from across the state, Gill said. In addition to …

Bengaluru: Man Arrested For Storing Drugs Worth Rs 2.5 Cr Ahead Of New Year Celebrations
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru: Man Arrested For Storing Drugs Worth Rs 2.5 Cr Ahead Of New Year Celebrations

ABP News  

A man was arrested for allegedly storing narcotics worth Rs 2.5 crore with the intention of distributing it during New Year celebrations in Bengaluru's prominent areas, police officials confirmed on Tuesday. Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda stated that the Central Crime Branch Narcotics Squad acted on credible intelligence about banned substances stored in an apartment in Chokkanahalli. Bengaluru Police Commissioner …

Man held with drugs worth Rs 2.50 cr in Bengaluru
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Man held with drugs worth Rs 2.50 cr in Bengaluru

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: A man has been arrested for allegedly storing drugs worth Rs 2.50 crore, meant for distribution during the new year celebrations in prominent areas of Bengaluru.The arrest was made on December 27 based on credible information from an informant, officials said on Tuesday. Addressing reporters here, Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda said the Central Crime Branch Narcotics Squad officers …

Man held with drugs worth ₹2.50 cr, planned for New Year supply in Bengaluru
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Man held with drugs worth ₹2.50 cr, planned for New Year supply in Bengaluru

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru, A man has been arrested for allegedly storing drugs worth ₹2.50 crore, meant for distribution during the new year celebrations in prominent areas of Bengaluru. Addressing reporters here, Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda said the Central Crime Branch Narcotics Squad officers received intelligence about the storage of banned narcotic substances, specifically marijuana, in an apartment in Chokkanahalli here. The …

Assam Police seizes drugs worth Rs 21.5 crore in multiple anti-narcotic operations, five arrested
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Assam Police seizes drugs worth Rs 21.5 crore in multiple anti-narcotic operations, five arrested

India TV News  

In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, Assam Police has seized narcotics worth over Rs 21 crore in two separate operations, arresting five individuals involved in the illegal trade. In a parallel operation on Friday night, Assam Police's Special Task Force busted another drug racket in Guwahati's Paltan Bazar area. The combined total value of the drugs seized in these …

Assam police seize drugs worth Rs 3.5 crore in Nagaon, one arrested
3 months ago

Assam police seize drugs worth Rs 3.5 crore in Nagaon, one arrested

India TV News  

In a significant breakthrough in the fight against drug trafficking, Assam Police have seized over 532 grams of heroin worth Rs 3.5 crore in the Nagaon district. The drugs, which have an estimated street value of Rs 3.5 crore, were carefully hidden, but police vigilance led to their successful recovery. This seizure comes just days after a similar operation in …

Customs arrest 5, seize weed worth ₹26 cr
3 months ago

Customs arrest 5, seize weed worth ₹26 cr

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The Customs department on Thursday arrested five passengers arriving from Bangkok and seized 26 kilograms of hydroponic weed worth ₹26 crore from them. The accused had hidden the contraband in silver-coloured plastic pouches concealed in chips, noodles, washing powder and diaper packets. Customs arrest 5, seize weed worth ₹ 26 cr According to a Customs official, they received specific …

Dongri resident with cocaine worth ₹4.70 cr, arrested
3 months, 1 week ago

Dongri resident with cocaine worth ₹4.70 cr, arrested

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: A 44-year-old man was arrested by the Dongri Police on Monday for having 940 grams of cocaine in his possession. Based on a tip-off, the police intercepted his scooter and found the contraband worth ₹4.70 crore stored in the boot space under the scooter seat. Dongri resident with cocaine worth ₹ 4.70 cr, arrested The incident took place around …

Bengaluru police seize drugs worth Rs 24 crore, arrest foreign woman peddler
3 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru police seize drugs worth Rs 24 crore, arrest foreign woman peddler

India Today  

In a major crackdown ahead of New Year celebrations, the Central Crime Branch police in Bengaluru seized drugs worth Rs 24 crore. The operation, conducted near KR Puram’s T Chikkana Palya, resulted in the confiscation of 12 kg of MDMA, a high-value synthetic drug, and the arrest of a foreign woman suspected of operating the supply chain. According to the …

In drug bust worth ₹12 crore, Navi Mumbai arrests 16 African nationals
3 months, 1 week ago

In drug bust worth ₹12 crore, Navi Mumbai arrests 16 African nationals

Hindustan Times  

In a drug bust worth ₹12 crore, the crime branch of Navi Mumbai Police arrested 16 African nationals for their involvement in the narcotics business, officials said. According to a statement from the Navi Mumbai Police Commissionerate, the combating operation was undertaken jointly by the Anti-Narcotics Cell and Economic Offenses Branch of the crime branch on Thursday night. Police seized …

Man arrested with 6.7 kg cannabis
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Man arrested with 6.7 kg cannabis

The Hindu  

Under the Drugs-free Mangaluru initiative of Mangaluru City Police, the Central Crime Branch police on Friday, arrested a man for allegedly transporting and selling cannabis and seized 6.7 kg of the contraband in Mulki. Acting on a tip off, the CCB team apprehended him in Bappanadu of Mulki when he was allegedly attempting to sell cannabis to public. The seized …

Heroin worth Rs 1.4 cr seized in Guwahati, 3 arrested
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Heroin worth Rs 1.4 cr seized in Guwahati, 3 arrested

Deccan Chronicle  

Guwahati: Heroin worth nearly Rs 1.4 crore has been seized and three peddlers have been arrested from Guwahati, police said on Sunday. Acting on a tip-off, the Special Task Force conducted a raid in Balughat in Basistha police station area on Saturday evening and arrested a drug peddler, Assam Police Chief Public Relations Officer Pranabjyoti Goswami said in a statement. …

Four smugglers arrested in Visakhapatnam
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Four smugglers arrested in Visakhapatnam

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Visakhapatnam City Police have successfully intercepted a significant drug trafficking operation, seizing 122.042 kilograms of Ganja and arresting four suspects during a raid in the Allipuram area. During a press conference held on Monday, the Deputy Commissioner of Police Ajitha Vejandala revealed details of the successful operation, which was initiated based on a credible tip-off. The Visakhapatnam police recovered …

Karnataka police arrest four in massive drug bust, recover 103 grams of MDMA worth ₹15 lakh
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka police arrest four in massive drug bust, recover 103 grams of MDMA worth ₹15 lakh

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka police arrested four individuals in Ullal for alleged possession and distribution of MDMA drugs. A follow-up raid resulted in the arrest of another individual, who was found with 53 grams of MDMA, ₹ 7.76 lakh in cash In the initial raid, authorities apprehended three suspects, confiscating 50 grams of MDMA, a car, three mobile phones, and ₹7.76 lakh in …

Pune police bust MD drug racket, 2 held
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Pune police bust MD drug racket, 2 held

Hindustan Times  

The crime branch unit of Pune city police on Friday arrested two individuals involved in a Methylenedioxymethamphetamine drug racket and seized 74 grams of drugs valued at ₹14.60 lakh, along with a country-made pistol and two live rounds. Along with drugs police also seized a country-made pistol and two live rounds. Nikhil Pingale, deputy commissioner of police, said, ”We have …

Bengaluru drug bust: Police seize consignment with 318 kilograms of ganja worth ₹3.2 crore
4 months ago

Bengaluru drug bust: Police seize consignment with 318 kilograms of ganja worth ₹3.2 crore

Hindustan Times  

In a massive drug haul, Bengaluru police on Friday caught a consignment and seized 318 kilograms of ganja valued at ₹3.2 crore. Authorities believe the cannabis was being smuggled into Bengaluru to cater to the increased demand for narcotics during New Year celebrations, a time when drug consumption in the city tends to surge. In October, Bengaluru’s Central Crime Branch …

Bengaluru police bust 318 kg ganja smuggled from Kerala, arrest three individuals
4 months ago

Bengaluru police bust 318 kg ganja smuggled from Kerala, arrest three individuals

India Today  

The Bengaluru police intercepted a massive consignment of 318 kilograms of cannabis, also known as ganja, valued at Rs 3.25 crore. Authorities suspect that the ganja was being smuggled into Bengaluru in preparation for illegal sales during New Year celebrations, a time when demand for narcotics typically spikes in the city. Last month, the Central Crime Branch Narcotics Control Unit …

Ludhiana: BRS Nagar man arrested with 2.5kg opium, ₹22L drug money
4 months, 1 week ago

Ludhiana: BRS Nagar man arrested with 2.5kg opium, ₹22L drug money

Hindustan Times  

In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, the local police on Saturday arrested a man after recovering 2.51 kg opium and ₹22.41 lakh of drug proceeds from his possession, officials aware of the matter said. Apart from the cash and drugs, police seized a Maruti Suzuki Swift car, five mobile phones, gold jewellery and gambling paraphernalia from the accused. Police …

Over 700 kg meth seized from Iranian boat off Gujarat coast, 8 arrested
4 months, 1 week ago

Over 700 kg meth seized from Iranian boat off Gujarat coast, 8 arrested

India Today  

The Indian Navy, Narcotics Control Bureau and the Anti-Terrorism Squad unit of the Gujarat Police seized over 500 kg of drugs from an Iranian boat in a joint operation off the Porbandar Coast on Friday. On October 29, seven people were arrested at the Ahmedabad airport for trying to smuggle 1.75 kg of hybrid marijuana worth Rs 2.11 crore into …

Cocaine worth Rs 900 crore seized in Delhi, Amit Shah praises anti-drug efforts
4 months, 1 week ago

Cocaine worth Rs 900 crore seized in Delhi, Amit Shah praises anti-drug efforts

India Today  

The Narcotics Control Bureau on Friday seized over 80 kg of cocaine worth around Rs 900 crore in Delhi, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah reaffirming the government's commitment to a drug-free India and saying that the hunt against drug rackets will continue "ruthlessly". Amit Shah said the massive drug consignment worth approximately Rs 900 crore was tracked down by …

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