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.
Wildlife Rescue Trust volunteers seized two protected Indian star tortoises from a Sayajibaug employee's house in Vadodara. The reptiles were handed over to forest officials. Read the full story.
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.
Chakradharpur railway division officials were honoured by WTI for halting multiple trains to allow a herd of 22 elephants safe crossing near the Jharkhand-Odisha border. Read about this commendable conservation effort.
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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.
The 2025 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards saw record entries, crowning hilarious animal photos while supporting global conservation. See the funniest shots!
RPF arrests 3 from UP, seizes 662 protected softshell turtles on Farakka Express at Barharwa. The baby turtles, meant for meat trade, to be released in Ganga. Read more.
In a shocking discovery, 80 turtles were found concealed in sacks at Pt Deendayal Upadhyay Junction in Chandauli. The forest department has taken custody and plans to release them at Sarnath Turtle Sanctuary. Read the full story.
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.
Wildlife Trust of India conducted a 2-day training for 25 Pilibhit forest officials to boost wildlife crime investigation & legal skills. Learn how it strengthens border protection.
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.
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.
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.
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.
India has become the world's number one destination for wild animals, with a remarkable 75% of its land now a haven for wildlife. Discover the conservation efforts behind this success. Read more!
A young male tiger was found dead with missing claws and canines in Ghui forest range near Guru Ghasidas–Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve. Officials suspect poaching and illegal wildlife trade. Read the full investigation details.
Mettupalayam forest officials arrested eight individuals for possessing a protected star tortoise intended for illegal sale. The accused were remanded to judicial custody under the Wildlife Protection Act.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 crack down on red sandalwood smuggling, arresting three and seizing 1.5 tonnes of contraband. Details on the interstate operation and ongoing investigations.
Buxar forest officials, with WCCB, bust an illegal wildlife trade ring, seizing a rare red sand boa snake. Three suspects detained in a late-night raid. Read more.
Keonjhar forest department, in a joint operation, arrests three tusker smugglers and seizes 14.3 kg of elephant tusks near the Jharkhand border. Read the full story.
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