In one of the most significant anti-narcotics operations conducted in recent months, Bengaluru Police have dismantled an extensive drug trafficking network operating across the city, leading to the seizure of narcotic substances valued at approximately ₹8 crore and the arrest of 23 individuals allegedly involved in the illegal trade. The operation, carried out through coordinated...
In a significant move against organized narcotics crime and illicit financial networks, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out coordinated search operations across three states as part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged drug trafficking and money laundering racket involving approximately ₹142 crore. The large-scale operation marks a major escalation in efforts to dismantle criminal...
A police commando lost his life during an anti-drug operation in Manipur’s Thoubal district after being allegedly attacked by a suspected drug peddler, highlighting the growing dangers faced by law enforcement personnel engaged in the state’s ongoing campaign against narcotics trafficking. The incident occurred during a targeted operation launched by security personnel based on intelligence...
A major drug trafficking network suffered a significant setback after authorities uncovered a sophisticated underground tunnel allegedly used to transport large quantities of narcotics across the international border. The operation led to the seizure of cocaine valued at approximately $45 million and the arrest of four individuals believed to be connected to the smuggling scheme....
Recent official data on narcotics-related crime trends in Northeast India indicates a shifting and increasingly complex drug trafficking landscape, with Assam recording the highest number of drug trafficking cases in the region, while Manipur has emerged as a major heroin hotspot. Assam’s position at the top of the list is largely attributed to its strategic...
India’s anti-narcotics agencies have achieved a major breakthrough after the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) seized a massive consignment of Captagon tablets worth nearly ₹182 crore in what officials described as the country’s first-ever interception of the notorious synthetic drug. The operation, codenamed “Operation Ragepill,” was announced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who praised the...
Security forces in Manipur have carried out a major crackdown targeting militant activity and narcotics trafficking networks, resulting in the arrest of nine individuals allegedly involved in insurgent operations and illegal drug trade. The coordinated action also led to the recovery of a significant cache of arms, ammunition, and contraband substances, underscoring ongoing efforts to...
A fresh U.S. military operation targeting suspected narcotics trafficking routes in the eastern Pacific Ocean has resulted in the deaths of two men and left one survivor, intensifying international scrutiny over Washington’s expanding anti-drug campaign in Latin American waters. According to U.S. Southern Command, the strike targeted a vessel allegedly involved in drug-trafficking activities along...
The Supreme Court has expressed serious concern over the worsening narcotics situation in Punjab, describing the rise in drug-related crimes and addiction cases as “alarming” while strongly criticizing the state’s enforcement strategy. During a hearing linked to the functioning of special courts under stringent laws, the apex court urged authorities to focus on dismantling powerful...
A United States military operation targeting a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean has resulted in the deaths of three individuals, according to official statements from defence authorities. The strike forms part of an ongoing campaign aimed at disrupting maritime narcotics routes believed to be operated by organised criminal networks in international waters....