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  Chhattisgarh: CM Sai clears proposals on narcotics, security and digital expansion in Cabinet meet

  chhattisgarh | February 04, 2026 22:19 IST

  The Cabinet also approved 44 new posts for the formation of a Special Operations Group (SOG) under the Special Branch of Police Headquarters. The SOG will be a specially trained unit to respond swiftly to major incidents, terrorist threats and other high-risk situations.

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  Gujarat destroys Rs 875 crore worth of narcotics in Bhachau in presence of minister Harsh Sanghavi

  Gujarat | July 25, 2025 14:11 IST

  Gujarat destroyed Rs 875 crore worth of narcotics in Bhachau, Kutch, as part of a major anti-drug operation led by Minister Harsh Sanghavi to reinforce the state’s zero-tolerance policy on drugs.

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  NCB deports drug syndicate 'kingpin' from Malaysia in major international crackdown

  India | May 28, 2025 22:46 IST

  The case originated with the seizure of 200 grams of cocaine from a DHL parcel in Mumbai. Follow-up investigations led to major drug recoveries in Navi Mumbai and uncovered a transnational network smuggling cocaine from the USA to India.

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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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  Punjab may become drug-free soon as Anti-Narcotics Task Force intensifies efforts to curb menace

  India | February 10, 2025 13:41 IST

  Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Punjab is rapidly moving towards becoming a drug-free state. Earlier, the CM inaugurated the office of the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), the nodal agency to curb the drug menace in the state.

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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.

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  500-kg of Crystal Meth on two boats seized at Arabian Sea, probe on

  India | November 29, 2024 9:48 IST

  The two boats, along with crew and seized narcotics, are being handed over to Sri Lankan authorities for further legal action.

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  Biggest drug haul: Coast Guard seizes 6 tonnes of meth in Andaman, six Myanmarese nationals arrested

  India | November 25, 2024 21:06 IST

  The Indian Coast Guard initiated a coordinated sea and air operation after the pilot of ICG Dornier aircraft noticed a suspicious movement of a fishing trawler near Barren Island, some 150 km from Port Blair. The ICG also arrested six Myanmarese nationals from the trawler.

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  MP: Revenue Intelligence busts illegal drug factory in Jhabua, 112 kg of narcotics seized, 4 held

  Madhya Pradesh | October 14, 2024 10:47 IST

  The latest development comes in the wake of a joint operation by Gujarat ATS and NCB in Bhopal which busted the drug manufacturing factory in Bhopal and seized Mephedrone and other manufacturing materials worth a staggering total value of Rs 1814 crores.

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  NCB, Gujarat ATS seize narcotics worth Rs 1,814 cr in Bhopal days after Rs 5,000 cr Delhi drug haul

  India | October 06, 2024 17:40 IST

  The amount of seizures is significantly high and comes a few days after the biggest-ever recovery of cocaine was made in Delhi. Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi praised the dedication of law enforcement in safeguarding the health and security of the society.

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  NIA nabs key accused in narco-terror nexus case, was linked to LeT, Hizbul Mujahideen

  Jammu and Kashmir | July 07, 2024 20:54 IST

  The case came to light in 2020 after drugs and cash were confiscated from a car intercepted by the Police in Handwara. The case was taken over by the NIA later whose investigation revealed that funds were raised by selling the narcotics which were, in turn, used for terrorism.

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  Pune bar drug video case: 14 held so far, CM Shinde directs police to bulldoze narcotic-linked pubs

  Maharashtra | June 25, 2024 8:39 IST

  Separate arrests have been made by the Pune Pune Police and the Maharashtra Excise Department in the case. Meanwhile, four cops have also been suspended after the bar was found operating beyond permission time in their area.

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  Gujarat: Drugs worth Rs 3.5 crore seized by Ahmedabad crime branch, raid underway

  Gujarat | June 22, 2024 14:59 IST

  In an anti-drug operation, substances worth Rs 3.5 crore were seized by the Ahmedabad crime branch. In 2023-2024,the Revenue Intelligence officers had seized contrabands worth Rs 3,500 crore, with narcotic drugs and gold seizures constituting a major chunk.

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  Security forces bust narco-terror module in Kupwara, seize drugs and explosives, three arrested

  Jammu and Kashmir | June 15, 2024 11:52 IST

  The persons with drugs and explosives were arrested after the security forces got information about their suspected movement. The forces laid down a trap and arrested them while they were searching for purchasers of the drug.

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  Assam Police seizes narcotics worth 9.5 crore, arrests 6 peddlers in Cachar district

  India | June 02, 2024 19:11 IST

  The latest operation marks the second huge seizure and arrest in nearly 10 days. Earlier, narcotics worth Rs. 8.5 crore was seized while 4 peddlers were arrested on May 24.

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  Bengaluru rave party: 86 attendees, including Telugu actress, test positive for narcotics

  Karnataka | May 23, 2024 19:38 IST

  Karnataka: According to police sources, 86 individuals, including a Telugu film actress, tested positive for narcotics. The event, masquerading as a birthday celebration, saw the participation of 103 people, comprising 73 men and 30 women.

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  Punjab: Amritsar Police foils cross-border smuggling operation, seizes 5 kg of drugs

  India | May 03, 2024 15:44 IST

  After foiling earlier smuggling attempt on April 29, DGP Punjab Gaurav Yadav had said that the syndicate's tentacles stretch across 5 Countries and 2 Indian States linking Iran, Afghanistan, Turkey, Pakistan, and Canada, alongside a domestic network spanning two states J-K and Gujarat.

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  Methamphetamine seizure in Mizoram: Two Myanmarese nationals apprehended

  Mizoram | February 22, 2024 6:52 IST

  Two Myanmarese nationals were arrested in Mizoram's Champhai district for possession of methamphetamine tablets following an operation by state excise and narcotics officials in Tlangsam village near the India-Myanmar border.

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  Jammu and Kashmir: Narcotics seized near LoC in Poonch district

  Jammu and Kashmir | January 10, 2024 9:41 IST

  Jammu and Kashmir news: The officials said the contraband, believed to be high-grade heroin worth crores of rupees in the international market, was smuggled from across the border, adding that it was found dumped in the Malti area ahead of the border fence.

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  Bihar: Patna Customs destroy tablets, cough syrup worth Rs 9.54 crore

  Bihar | November 24, 2023 23:52 IST

  The destruction was carried out in the presence of members of the drug disposal committee headed by the additional commissioner, deputy commissioner (disposal) Customs (Prev), HQ Patna and the deputy/assistant commissioner of customs (P) division Motihari, Muzaffarpur and Raxaul.