1 Crore Gold Seized at Chennai Airport from Dubai Flight
Chennai Customs officials seized 700g of gold paste worth ₹1 crore from a Dubai passenger. The gold was cleverly concealed in a rubbery ball. Read the full story of the airport bust.
Chennai Customs officials seized 700g of gold paste worth ₹1 crore from a Dubai passenger. The gold was cleverly concealed in a rubbery ball. Read the full story of the airport bust.
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.
Ahead of Thane civic polls, authorities seize narcotics and liquor worth Rs 2.75 crore to ensure free & fair elections. Read about the massive pre-poll crackdown.
Dakshina Kannada's liquor market held steady in December 2025. IMFL sales saw marginal growth of 127 boxes, while beer consumption fell by 2,795 boxes. Read the full analysis of local trends and factors.
Jalandhar police arrested four individuals and seized a large quantity of drugs, including heroin and intoxicant powder. The operation highlights ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in Punjab. Read more.
Customs at Ahmedabad's SVPI Airport seized 7.7kg of high-grade hydroponic cannabis from a Bangkok passenger. Valued at Rs 8 crore, the bust was based on DRI intelligence. Read the full story.
DRI officials at Mumbai airport seized 3.05 kg of 24-carat gold dust worth Rs 3.8 crore from a Bahrain arrival. Read the full details of the smuggling attempt.
Bhubaneswar witnessed a massive surge in liquor sales ahead of New Year 2026, with OSBC supplying alcohol worth Rs 32.55 crore in a week. IMFL led the boom as pubs reported record collections. Explore the data and trends.
Kolkata's Christmas-New Year season is marked by a 12% surge in premium Scotch and single malt sales, while IMFL sees a dip. Clubs and restaurants report a shift towards high-end brands.
Telangana's liquor shops stocked over Rs 660 crore worth of alcohol in late 2025, as spirits like whisky outsold beer, marking a major shift in the state's drinking culture. Discover the data and reasons behind the change.
Indore police's crime branch arrests absconding drug supplier Brajkant Choursiya. Seizure worth over ₹5.57 lakh included ganja & MD drugs. Read the full investigation details here.
In a major drug bust, Cochin Customs seized 40 kg of hybrid ganja worth Rs 4 crore at Kochi airport. Two passengers from Bangkok were arrested. Read the full investigation details.
In a major joint operation, Amritsar police and BSF personnel seized 767 grams of the synthetic drug 'Ice' (methamphetamine). One suspect was arrested near the India-Pakistan border. Read the full details of the cross-border smuggling attempt.
Dahod police intercept a Rajasthan truck near Gujarat-MP border, recovering over 25,000 bottles of IMFL worth Rs 1.6 crore. Read the full details of the major seizure.
Punjab Police in Moga arrested two men and seized 1 kg heroin along with a pistol and cartridges in a major drug bust. Read details of the operation.
Punjab liquor traders warn of financial stress, call for abolishing open IMFL quota system in 2026-27 excise policy. They cite oversupply and unsustainable competition as major threats.
RPF officials at Bokaro railway station confiscated 30 bottles of India Made Foreign Liquor from an unclaimed bag on the Kosi Super Express. The seizure, valued at Rs 12,640, follows a major marijuana bust a day prior. Read for details.
Chandigarh Police arrest two men from Uttar Pradesh, seizing 48 liquor bottles and 10 grams of heroin. The operation was based on a tip-off near the railway station. Read more.
Punjab Police dismantled 19 terror modules, arrested 131 suspects, and seized 11.6 kg of RDX in 2025. The crackdown also saw record heroin seizures. Read the full report.
Khagaria police confiscated 212 litres of illegal liquor from an SUV in Paharchak village. The vehicle's occupants fled. SP Rakesh Kumar details the operation.
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.
A major security drive across Karnataka prisons led to the seizure of over 1,600 mobile phones and 1.5 kg of ganja. The crackdown highlights ongoing challenges in curbing illegal activities within correctional facilities.
The partially open Delhi-Mumbai Expressway is being used to smuggle liquor into dry Gujarat. Police seized IMFL worth Rs 10 crore in three months, hidden in oil tankers and cattle feed trucks.
Bokaro police raided an under-construction house in Kanjkiro village, arresting one man and seizing a large cache of illicit liquor, bottles, and manufacturing equipment. Read the full details of the crackdown.
Mumbai's Anti Narcotic Cell seized cocaine, ecstasy, and ganja worth nearly Rs 10 crore in two operations, arresting a Nigerian national and another suspect. Details inside.
Rajkot police seize liquor worth over Rs 2.22 crore from a tanker, arresting two. The alleged kingpin has 17 prior prohibition cases. Read the full investigation details.
Rajasthan Police's ANTF arrested four smugglers, seizing 20.8 kg opium milk & 8 quintals poppy husk in Sikar & Bikaner. A sophisticated interstate network is uncovered. Read the full investigation details.
DRI intercepts 3 passengers from Thailand at Lucknow airport, seizing 12.7 kg of hydroponic cannabis. Total narcotics seized at airport crosses 75 kg in six months. Read more.
Punjab Police bust major drug trafficking module in Mohali, seizing 5 kg heroin worth crores. Three suspects arrested in intelligence-led operation. Details inside.
Jammu police arrested three drug peddlers and attached properties in major anti-narcotics operation. Over ₹2 lakh cash and banned tablets seized. Read full details.