Over ₹1 Crore Opium, Smuggled Cigarettes Seized in Assam
Assam Police seize 1.2 kg opium & smuggled cigarettes worth over ₹1 crore in Karimganj. Two arrested in major crackdown on cross-border smuggling.
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Tirupati Red Sanders Smuggling: 263 Arrests, 35 Tons Seized
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.
Two arrested for smuggling red sanders, gutka near Chennai
Chennai police arrested two men in Gummidipoondi for smuggling red sandalwood and gutka from Andhra Pradesh. Details on the seizures and ongoing investigations here.
Rs 3.11 Crore Cannabis Seized at Surat Airport from Bangkok Passenger
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.
Oral Cancer in India: Tobacco Warnings Fall Short
Despite decades of graphic warnings, oral cancer rates in India continue to rise. Explore the complex factors behind this public health puzzle and what needs to change.
DRI busts Rs 4 crore smuggling racket at Mumbai airport
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 seizes Rs 4 crore iPhones from Pakistan at Mumbai airport
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 cops intercept river liquor smuggling, bust fake factory
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 Smash Drug Networks, Arrest 835
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.
Ludhiana Jail Thwarts Tobacco Smuggling in Shoe
Security at Ludhiana Central Jail discovered 70g tobacco hidden in an inmate's footwear. Manmeet Singh booked under Prisons Act. Read how authorities are cracking down on smuggling.
KRS Workers Attacked in Bengaluru Over Rice Smuggling Probe
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.
Gold Smuggling Mastermind Arrested by DRI in Mumbai
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.
Garhwa Police Seize Rs 1 Crore Liquor Consignment
Garhwa police confiscated IMFL worth over Rs 1 crore from a hotel near NH-39. The consignment, en route to Bihar from UP, led to one arrest. Details inside.
International Drug Smuggling Gang Busted, Key Accused Held
Haryana Police busts an international drug smuggling network, arresting a key accused from Punjab. The gang used drones to smuggle narcotics across the India-Pakistan border. Read the full details of the operation.
Gold smuggling foiled at Chennai airport, 2 Malaysian nationals held
Chennai DRI seizes 2.75kg gold worth ₹3.71 crore concealed inside dumbbells, arrests two Malaysian nationals. Read the full story of the airport bust.
Oral Bacteria Could Help Smokeless Tobacco Users Quit: PGI
A PGIMER study reveals oral bacteria adapt to break down nicotine, potentially lowering dependence. This finding could lead to new microbiome-based cessation strategies for India's smokeless tobacco challenge.
DRI seizes 2.75 kg gold hidden in dumbbells at Chennai airport
Chennai DRI foils smuggling bid, arrests two Malaysians with gold worth Rs 3.71 crore concealed inside dumbbell rods. Read the full investigation details here.
Chandigarh has one of India's lowest adult tobacco use rates
Chandigarh shines with just 13.7% adult tobacco users, among India's top 5 lowest. National rate is 28.6%. Data reveals a promising decline in youth tobacco consumption nationwide.
US Woman Charged for Smuggling Indians via Canada Border
A New York resident faces federal charges for allegedly smuggling Indian nationals across the US-Canada border. Discover the details of the cross-border smuggling operation and its legal consequences.
US Woman Charged in Indian Migrant Smuggling Ring
A New York woman faces charges for a smuggling scheme moving Indian nationals from Canada into the US. Learn about the case and the national crackdown.
Jalandhar Media Wing's Anti-Tobacco Youth Campaign
Jalandhar's Mass Media Wing launches a major campaign to create tobacco-free youth. Learn about the awareness drive, health risks, and community action.
Bengaluru Police Seize Over 1,1 Ton Red Sanders, Smuggler Escapes
Hulimavu police chased a red sandalwood smuggler 137 km to Tamil Nadu, seizing 1,143 kg of logs and exposing a major syndicate. Read the full details of the high-speed pursuit and investigation.
Codeine Syrup Racket: Kingpin's Father Jailed, 118 Firms Booked
Bhola Jaiswal, father of absconding kingpin Shubham Jaiswal, sent to jail in Sonbhadra. Police expand probe to 118 medicine firms in UP for codeine syrup smuggling via fake billing. Read for details.
Bengaluru Police seize 1,143 kg red sanders, chase smuggler to Tamil Nadu
Hulimavu police pursued a red sandalwood smuggler from Bengaluru to Tirupathur, seizing over 1,100 kg of logs and uncovering a major interstate smuggling operation. Read the full details of the high-speed chase and investigation.
Bengaluru Police Bust Red Sanders Smuggling Ring
Bengaluru police crack down on red sandalwood smuggling, arresting three and seizing 1.5 tonnes of contraband. Details on the interstate operation and ongoing investigations.
Parliament Approves Excise Duty on Tobacco Bill
The Indian Parliament has approved a bill to impose excise duty on tobacco. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed the Rajya Sabha, detailing the legislation's aspects and responding to queries. Read the full story.
Central Excise Amendment Bill 2025 Passed by Parliament
Parliament has approved the Central Excise Amendment Bill, 2025, raising excise duty on tobacco products. The move aims to boost revenue and curb consumption. Read the full details and implications here.
MPs Reveal Tobacco Quit Struggles in Parliament Tax Debate
Lok Sabha MPs shared personal battles to quit tobacco during a debate on the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which proposes a new tax structure on tobacco products.
Lok Sabha Passes Bill on Tobacco Excise Duty
The Lok Sabha has passed a crucial bill to amend excise duty rates on tobacco and its products. This legislative move aims to update the Central Excise Act, 1944. Read for details and implications.
DRI Busts Rs 10.42 Crore E-Cigarette Smuggling Racket in Tuticorin
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has dismantled a major e-cigarette smuggling network in Tuticorin, seizing goods worth Rs 10.42 crore and arresting three individuals. Read the full investigation details.
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