P Radhakrishnan, the ED deputy director who investigated the 2020 diplomatic gold smuggling case, has been sent on premature retirement. Explore the details and implications of this significant development.
DRI dismantles an international gold smuggling syndicate, seizing over 29 kg of gold worth Rs 40 crore and Rs 2.9 crore cash in coordinated Agartala-Delhi raids. Read the full investigation details.
A Ludhiana court sentences Radhika to 10 years rigorous imprisonment for smuggling 6kg of charas. The judge dismissed defense claims of a police frame-up. Read the full details of the narcotics case.
Mau Police arrests two drug smugglers, seizes 18.490 kg of charas worth Rs 9 crore from Nepal. The contraband was destined for western UP. Read the full details of the major drug bust.
Ahmedabad's SOG books traffic constable Shailesh Chauhan for smuggling 1.9kg charas. Accused Ajay Baghel arrested, constable absconding. Read the full investigation details.
Motihari excise officials, acting on a tip-off, intercepted a truck from UP and seized 100 cartons of foreign liquor concealed in fodder. Read the full story of the smuggling attempt.
Delhi Police's Special Cell arrests a Nepalese national with 11 kilograms of charas. The narcotics, valued at over ₹1 crore, were intercepted in a major drug bust. Read the full story.
Punjab Police arrest 119 individuals in a major anti-drug operation across the state. The crackdown targets smugglers and seizes significant contraband. Read the full report on the ongoing war against drugs.
In a major bust, Mumbai Customs seized hydroponic weed, diamonds, and gold worth Rs 14 crore from a passenger arriving from London. Details on the multi-crore seizure at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
Jalandhar police arrested a Bihar MA student linked to a Nepal drug trafficking network, seizing 15.2 kg of charas. The accused was waiting for a buyer's location.
Rawla police, with BSF, intercepts drone-delivered heroin from Pakistan, arresting three. Over 4 kg of narcotics seized in a major border security success. Read the full details.
GRP Prayagraj arrests youth, uncovers liquor mafia's new train-route smuggling tactic using unemployed youths. Details on the commission-based network and police probe inside.
A special NIA court in Ahmedabad refused temporary bail to Manzoor Ahmed Mir, accused in a major heroin smuggling case. He sought release to convince his wife against divorce. Read the full details.
A North Goa court has sentenced Anish Darvajkar to seven days' imprisonment and a Rs 10,000 fine for a 2012 charas possession case. The court considered his clean record and time served. Read the full details of the NDPS Act ruling.
Israeli security forces dismantle a major drone-based weapons smuggling network in the Negev desert. Discover how they intercepted the sophisticated operation.
RPF & NCB arrest two smugglers with 10 kg charas worth Rs 1 crore at Kanpur Central. Read the full details of the cross-border drug bust operation.
Mumbai AIU arrests man for smuggling 849 grams of gold dust from Bangkok. The gold, valued at Rs 2.5 crore, was concealed in capsules inside his body. Read the full investigation details.
DRI Pune seizes exotic animals smuggled on IndiGo flight from Bangkok. A man and woman arrested. One rare monkey found dead. International smuggling ring suspected. Read the full investigation details.
Assam Police seize 1.2 kg opium & smuggled cigarettes worth over ₹1 crore in Karimganj. Two arrested in major crackdown on cross-border smuggling.
Tirupati's anti-smuggling task force had a landmark 2025, arresting 263, seizing 35 tons of red sanders logs worth Rs 47 crore, and nabbing 10 most-wanted smugglers. Read the full story.
Chennai police arrested two men in Gummidipoondi for smuggling red sandalwood and gutka from Andhra Pradesh. Details on the seizures and ongoing investigations here.
Customs AIU at Surat Airport seizes 3.11 kg cannabis worth Rs 3.11 crore from a woman arriving from Bangkok. This marks the second such case in a week, raising concerns about the airport becoming a transit hub for international drug smuggling. Read more.
DRI arrests six, seizes 186 iPhones & Pakistani cosmetics worth Rs 4 crore at Mumbai airport. Syndicate busted based on specific intelligence from Dubai. Read the full investigation details.
DRI arrests six, seizes 186 high-end iPhones & cosmetics from Pakistan worth Rs 4 crore at Mumbai airport. The accused were part of a smuggling syndicate. Read the full investigation details.
Patna police thwart liquor smuggling via the Ganga river and uncover a counterfeit foreign liquor factory ahead of festive season. Read the full details of the late-night operation and raid.
Chandigarh police have launched a major offensive against narcotics, registering 732 NDPS cases since 2020. The crackdown has seen assets worth Rs 15 crore frozen. Read the full story.
Delhi Police's Special Cell dismantles a major charas smuggling network originating from Himachal Pradesh. Four arrests made, 1.5 kg of charas seized. Details inside.
A special court in Kullu sentences a Manali resident to 12 years rigorous imprisonment and a fine for possessing 1.2 kg of charas. Read the full details of the NDPS conviction.
KRS party workers were allegedly assaulted in Yelachenahalli while inspecting illegal smuggling of Anna Bhagya scheme rice. Police have been informed. Read the full report.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence arrests the alleged mastermind of an international gold smuggling syndicate after a Rs 4 crore seizure at Mumbai airport. Read the full investigation details.