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  AAP's 'Yudh Nashe Ke Virudh' campaign brings hope to families affected by drug addiction in Punjab

  India | January 14, 2026 18:07 IST

  Launched by the AAP government, the 'Yudh Nashe Ke Virudh' campaign has helped families across Punjab by cracking down on drug trafficking, expanding rehabilitation support, and encouraging community participation to fight addiction.

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  NCB–Delhi Police seize contraband worth Rs 262 crore in major crackdown; two arrested

  Delhi | November 24, 2025 6:31 IST

  The crackdown, part of Operation Crystal Fortress, began with the arrest of Noida resident Shane Waris and led to the capture of a Nagaland woman, Esther Kinimi, who was allegedly operating a major storage point.

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  Hyderabad doctor arrested in major drug bust, Rs 3 lakh worth narcotics seized

  India | November 04, 2025 23:45 IST

  Paul reportedly operated a drug network with three associates—Pramod, Sandeep, and Sharath—who sourced drugs from Delhi and Bengaluru. The arrest comes amid a series of recent drug crackdowns in Hyderabad, including raids on rave parties and large-scale narcotics seizures.

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  Mumbai: Dubai fugitive 'Shera' extradited to India in crackdown on global drug syndicate

  Maharashtra | November 02, 2025 16:18 IST

  Investigations revealed that Sheikh managed secret drug production facilities overseas and maintained direct operational ties with several narcotics networks across India.

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  US missile strike in Caribbean kills six suspected drug traffickers, Pentagon confirms

  World | October 24, 2025 22:40 IST

  This was the 10th US strike since the campaign began in September, bringing the total number of suspected traffickers killed to at least 46.

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  FATF showcases India-US joint crackdown on 150 mn dollars darknet drug network as ‘best practice'

  India | September 07, 2025 7:20 IST

  Investigations uncovered that the brothers operated a global drug trafficking network using digital platforms to sell narcotics worldwide. The illicit proceeds were laundered through cryptocurrencies, with the investigation revealing their control over 8,500 Bitcoins.

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  Punjab govt to deploy anti-drone system by Oct to prevent cross-border smuggling of drugs, weapons

  India | April 28, 2025 16:36 IST

  The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in the state had said last month that it would take the help of anti-drone technology to check the smuggling of narcotics, arms and ammunition from across the border.

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  Centre bans manufacture, sale of 35 fixed-dose combination drugs | Check complete list

  Health | April 16, 2025 18:05 IST

  The letter also listed out 35 unapproved FDCs that were earlier licensed by state/UT drug controllers for manufacture, sale, and distribution without evaluation of safety and efficacy by CDSCO and later on cancelled by Drug Licensing Authorities (SLAs).

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  Indian Coast Guard, Gujarat ATS seize 300 kg narcotics worth Rs 1,800 crore in major high-seas ops

  Gujarat | April 14, 2025 9:16 IST

  The operation was launched after the Gujarat ATS provided a credible intelligence input regarding a possible narcotics transshipment attempt. As per an official release, the intelligence-based operation was conducted at sea near the notional International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL).

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  Maharashtra: Seven arrested with mephedrone worth Rs 17 crore in Latur

  Maharashtra | April 09, 2025 21:23 IST

  Maharashtra: The action of DRI was so precise that not only was a huge quantity of drugs recovered from the spot, but the entire network was also put behind bars.

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  Major drug bust in Delhi-NCR: Narcotics worth Rs 27.4 crore seized, 4 Nigerian students among 5 held

  Delhi | March 31, 2025 19:53 IST

  A major drug bust in Delhi-NCR led to the seizure of ₹27.4 crore worth of drugs and the arrest of five individuals, including four Nigerian students involved in trafficking.

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  Meerut murder case: How did accused Muskan Rastogi buy drug injection for Rs 33? Details here

  Uttar Pradesh | March 24, 2025 10:25 IST

  In the ongoing investigation into Saurabh Rajput's murder in Meerut, authorities have uncovered crucial evidence linking his wife Muskaan to the crime, including her purchase of sedative drugs from a medical store to facilitate the murder.

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  Punjab government to launch public movement against drugs from this date

  India | March 19, 2025 8:33 IST

  Punjab: Arvind Kejriwal praised Punjab Police's efforts in the drug war, urging citizens to report drug activities via the confidential helpline (9779100200). He announced a state-wide drug census to identify affected households and ensure proper treatment.

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  Arunachal Pradesh: Two police personnel suspended for consuming drugs

  Arunachal Pradesh | February 14, 2025 15:32 IST

  During the operation, two vials of a suspected contraband substance weighing around 2.24 gram were seized, Kra Daadi SP Sepraj Perme said.

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  Arunachal Police dismisses claims of spread of 'strawberry meth candy' among school children

  Arunachal Pradesh | January 31, 2025 23:20 IST

  Capital Superintendent of Police Rohit Rajbir Singh clarified that social media posts claiming a narcotic drug "strawberry meth" or "strawberry quick" is being distributed to schoolchildren in the form of candies are not correct.

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

  Karnataka | January 16, 2025 8:32 IST

  Karnataka: The entire consignment along with the apprehended individual was handed over to the Excise and Narcotics Department, Champhai for further legal proceedings.

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  Manipur’s 'war on drugs' campaign intensifies with major poppy plantation destruction

  Manipur | January 10, 2025 16:12 IST

  Manipur's War on Drugs campaign has led to the successful destruction of large-scale poppy plantations in Ukhrul and Senapati districts, with continued efforts to combat drug trafficking in the state.

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  Health Ministry cracks down on spurious drugs, seizes stock worth Rs 6.60 crore in Kolkata

  December 31, 2024 14:58 IST

  The Health Ministry, in collaboration with CDSCO and West Bengal authorities, seized spurious drugs worth Rs 6.60 crore in Kolkata. The operation uncovered counterfeit anti-cancer and diabetic medicines.

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

  Assam | December 29, 2024 15:50 IST

  Assam Police seized drugs worth Rs 21.5 crore in multiple operations, arresting five individuals involved in the illegal trade.

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  Three Indians arrested in Nepal over alleged 'hundi' transactions and narcotics possession charges

  World | December 19, 2024 20:21 IST

  The police raided a private office from where the arrests were made. The police recovered Rs 2. 65 million in cash as well as five mobile phone sets from them.