6 Arrested in Varanasi Codeine Cough Syrup Racket
Varanasi and Mirzapur police crack down on a major codeine-based cough syrup smuggling ring, arresting six. The network used shell firms and hawala to supply syrup to Bangladesh at 10x price.
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Drug Raw Materials Worth Rs 1.2 Cr Seized in Joint Raids
Maharashtra ANTF & Karnataka Police conducted joint raids in Bengaluru & Belagavi, seizing chemicals worth Rs 1.2 crore. Home Minister clarifies value, details arrests. #DrugBust #KarnatakaPolice
8 Arrested for Smuggling Andhra Cannabis to Sri Lanka
Andhra Pradesh police arrest eight, including a software engineer, for smuggling high-grade Sheelavathi cannabis from Odisha border to Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka. Details inside.
Fake Drug Licence Racket Exposed in Varanasi, Rs 30 Cr at Stake
Bhola Prasad, father of drug kingpin Subham Jaiswal, used fake documents to obtain a drug licence, smuggling codeine syrup across states. Properties worth ~Rs 30 crore face attachment. Read the full investigation details.
Vijayawada West Bypass Aims to End Traffic Woes by 2026
Vijayawada's chronic traffic congestion may finally see relief in 2026 with the completion of the Rs 2,700 crore West Bypass. Learn how this 48-km project will transform commuting.
UP busts ₹704 crore illegal cough syrup supply racket
Uttar Pradesh FSDA uncovers a massive ₹704 crore parallel supply chain diverting codeine cough syrups for abuse. 161 firms booked in one of the state's biggest drug crackdowns.
Amritsar: Police, BSF seize 767 grams of 'Ice' drug
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.
Hisar's 2024 Drug Crisis: Over 1,100 Arrests Made
Hisar district in Haryana continued its battle against narcotics in 2024 with over 1,100 arrests. Explore the police crackdown, new smuggling trends, and the ongoing societal challenge.
Goa drug haul value jumps 700%, arrests increase in 2025
Goa police report a staggering 700% surge in drug seizure value to Rs 78 crore in 2025, with 206 arrests. Discover the key trends and major busts shaping the state's anti-narcotics drive.
Software engineer among 8 held in Andhra cannabis smuggling racket
Andhra Pradesh police arrest eight, including a woman software engineer, for smuggling high-grade cannabis from Odisha border to Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka. Read the full investigation details.
Mumbai Police bust heroin racket, arrest 9, seize Rs 36 crore drugs
Mumbai Police crackdown on a major heroin supply network ahead of New Year's Eve. Nine arrested, kingpin Ali on the run. Over 8 kg of narcotics seized in city-wide operation. Read the full story.
Greater Vijayawada Proposal Gains Momentum After 20 Years
The decades-old demand to create a Greater Vijayawada by merging 75 surrounding villages is back. Residents cite stark development gaps in water, roads, and sanitation. MPs and MLAs have appealed to CM Naidu.
Drug-Free Mangaluru: 20,000 to Join Mega Marathon in 2026
Mangaluru launches a massive anti-drug campaign with a 20,000-person marathon in Jan 2026, 100 awareness programs, and counseling initiatives. Join the movement for a drug-free city.
Nagpur: Rs 53 Lakh MD Drug Seized, Two Arrested
Nagpur police arrested two men from Rajasthan and seized MD drugs worth over Rs 53 lakh near Wanadongri. Read the full details of the narcotics bust here.
Wardha SP transferred post-CM meet, major drug racket unearthed
Wardha SP Anurag Jain transferred days after meeting CM Fadnavis. The move follows a DRI raid uncovering a Rs 192 crore mephedrone manufacturing unit in Karanja. Read the full story.
Nagpur: ₹53.3 Lakh MD Seized, Two Rajasthan Men Held
Nagpur MIDC police arrest two from Rajasthan, seize 533gm mephedrone worth ₹53.30 lakh ahead of New Year. Operation Thunder uncovers interstate drug network targeting city celebrations.
Davangere Police Bust Rajasthan Drug Ring, 4 Held
Davangere Police crack down on an interstate drug network from Rajasthan, arresting four and seizing narcotics. Read the full investigation details here.
Kerala's New Anti-Drug Plan: Pledge & Tests for Pvt Staff
Kerala Police proposes PODA, requiring private sector employees to sign an anti-drug pledge, consent to testing, and face termination if found using substances. Aimed at youth aged 25-35.
UP Cough Syrup Racket: Rs 50,000 Bounty on Kingpin
Uttar Pradesh Police intensify hunt for Shubham Jaiswal, alleged kingpin of a major cough syrup racket. Lookout notice issued, bounty raised to Rs 50,000. Details on the investigation inside.
Puducherry LG Recommends CBI, NIA Probe in Fake Drug Case
Puducherry Lieutenant Governor recommends CBI & NIA probe into a massive interstate spurious drug network. Public urged to report illegal sales. Details inside.
26 Firms Face Action in Delhi Drug Dept Mehrauli Raid
Delhi's Drug Control Department conducted a major raid in Mehrauli, taking action against 26 firms for violations. Read about the crackdown on illegal drug trade.
MDMA racket busted in Vijayawada, accused escapes custody
Vijayawada police uncover an inter-city MDMA drug network from Bengaluru. An accused dramatically escapes custody. Details on the bust and ongoing manhunt inside.
Two Arrested with Chitta in Shimla
Shimla Police apprehend two individuals and seize 1.5 grams of chitta (heroin) near the ISBT. Read about the ongoing crackdown on drug trafficking in Himachal Pradesh.
Drug Awareness Session at Mount Carmel School Zirakpur
Mount Carmel School in Zirakpur organized a crucial drug awareness session for students, led by a police inspector. The initiative aimed to educate youth on substance abuse dangers and build a drug-free society. Read more about this vital school program.
Akhilesh Yadav alleges govt protection for drug mafia in UP
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav accuses the BJP government of shielding codeine syrup racket operators. He demands equal bulldozer action and pushes for an Ahir Regiment in the Army. Read more.
Kanakadurga Temple Gives Free Laddus to Devotees
Kanakadurga temple in Vijayawada distributes free laddus to avoid wastage after 4 lakh remain unsold post-Bhavani Deeksha. Read how officials turned surplus into blessings.
Punjab Police nabs 153 peddlers in major anti-drug op
In a major crackdown, Punjab Police arrested 153 drug peddlers and seized heroin, opium, and cash. The operation marks day 294 of the state's 'Yudh Nashian Virudh' campaign. Read more.
49 Himachal drug samples fail quality tests, recall ordered
Himachal drug controller directs firms to recall stock after 49 medicine samples fail quality tests. Substandard drugs include medication for fever, heart attacks, and diabetes. Learn which medicines to avoid.
Delhi Police Cracks Himachal-Linked Charas Racket, 4 Held
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.
Akhilesh Yadav attacks UP govt over codeine drug racket probe
SP chief Akhilesh Yadav alleges BJP govt patronage in multi-crore codeine syrup racket, demands new 'Syrup Task Force'. He claims STF is hand in glove with accused.
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