22 Indians detained in Nigeria over 31 kg cocaine seizure
Nigerian anti-drug agency detains 22 Indian nationals in a major cocaine bust, seizing over 31 kg. The operation also dismantled a supply chain in Borno. Read the full details.
Nigerian anti-drug agency detains 22 Indian nationals in a major cocaine bust, seizing over 31 kg. The operation also dismantled a supply chain in Borno. Read the full details.
US President Donald Trump threatens possible military action against Colombia, escalating tensions after the capture of Venezuela's Maduro. Read the full details and Colombia's defiant response.
Two Indian-origin men from California arrested in Indiana with 300 pounds of cocaine worth $7 million. The bust follows concerns over California's commercial driver's license issuance. Read the full story.
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.
Nigeria's NDLEA arrests 22 Indian crew members after seizing 31.5 kg of cocaine from a merchant ship at Lagos port. Details on the international drug trafficking operation.
US President Trump warns Colombian leader Gustavo Petro following the military operation that captured Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro. Global reactions pour in. Read more.
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US indicts Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, offering $15M bounty. Charges detail cocaine-for-cash scheme with Colombian rebels, shaking global politics. Read the explosive details.
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.
US President Donald Trump issues warnings to Mexico, Cuba, and Colombia following a controversial military strike in Venezuela. Read about the regional fallout and reactions.
Nicolas Maduro's son, Nicolas Ernesto Maduro Guerra, faces US charges for conspiracy to import cocaine and weapons possession. The indictment alleges Venezuela's government protects drug trade. Read the full details.
A North Goa court sentenced a Nigerian national to one year of rigorous imprisonment for possessing 7.8g of cocaine at Morjim beach in 2019. He was also fined Rs 50,000. Read the full details of the case and the court's reasoning.
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.
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro and wife Cilia Flores indicted in New York on narco-terrorism, cocaine trafficking charges. US Attorney General says they will face trial. Read the latest details.
Eyewitness reveals Victoria Jones used cocaine before death. Family speaks out as investigation turns to suspected overdose. Full details inside.
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.
Delhi Customs officials intercept a major drug smuggling attempt, seizing over 2 kg of cocaine valued at nearly Rs 21 crore at Indira Gandhi International Airport. Read the full details.
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.
Israeli security forces dismantle a major drone-based weapons smuggling network in the Negev desert. Discover how they intercepted the sophisticated operation.
Bengaluru's New Year celebrations saw thinner crowds and robust police deployment, ensuring safety but impacting business for city-centre pubs and restaurants. Read the full report.
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.
President Trump claims a US strike hit a Venezuelan drug-loading dock, causing a 'major explosion'. No official confirmation yet. Read the latest on this escalating situation.
Ivan Miguel Falcao Patricio, convicted in a 2014 Goa narcotics case, has been transferred to Portugal under an international treaty to complete his sentence. Read the full details of the landmark transfer.
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'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.