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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rs 1 Crore Drug Haul in Dima Hasao, Two Arrested
In a major pre-Christmas crackdown, Dima Hasao police seized 527g of brown sugar worth Rs 1 crore and arrested two alleged traffickers on NH-27. Read about the operation and the drug route from Aizawl.
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.
Punjab Police Seize 5.5 Kg Heroin, Arrest 3 in Major Bust
Punjab Police arrested three individuals and seized 5.5 kg of heroin in a significant drug bust in Tarn Taran. The operation highlights ongoing efforts to combat narcotics smuggling in the state.
5 Arrested in Coimbatore for Illicit Painkiller Sales
Coimbatore rural police arrested five men for illegally selling painkillers to youngsters near Pollachi. The drugs were injected using saline syringes. Read the full investigation details.
ED warns kingpin of cough syrup smuggling racket with NBW
ED Lucknow warns Shubham Jaiswal, alleged kingpin of a codeine cough syrup smuggling & money laundering racket, of a Non-Bailable Warrant after he skipped summons. Details inside.
Drug Factory Busted in Rajasthan, 10kg Mephedrone Seized
MBVV police dismantle a major interstate drug manufacturing ring operating from a Rajasthan poultry shed. 10kg of mephedrone seized, 11 arrested, including a former Dawood gang associate. Read the full investigation details.
DRI Busts Hydroponic Weed Racket, Seizes Rs 7 Crore Drugs
DRI's Cochin Zonal Unit busts a drug syndicate, seizing 7kg of Thailand-origin hydroponic weed worth Rs 7 crore and Rs 34.8 lakh cash from Kochi & Delhi airports. Five arrested.
Indore Police arrests 3, seizes drugs worth Rs 2.2 lakh
Indore police arrested three individuals in separate drug busts, recovering brown sugar and MD worth over Rs 2.2 lakh. Read the full details of the crackdown here.
Mangaluru: 4 Arrested, Rs 50L MDMA Seized in Major Drug Bust
Mangaluru CCB arrests four for supplying drugs near schools, seizes 517.8g MDMA worth Rs 50 lakh. Read the full details of the anti-narcotics operation.
3 Arrested, 29.24g Brown Sugar Seized in Palamu Raid
Palamu police arrested three youths and seized 29.24 grams of brown sugar in 69 sachets from Chainpur's Samar Tarn. The accused, in their 20s, have been sent to judicial custody. Read the full details of the NDPS Act case.
Key Supplier Held in Delhi's 34.4 Kg Drug Seizure Case
Delhi Police's Special Cell arrests a key drug supplier, seizing 34.4 kg of narcotics. The bust reveals a major interstate supply chain. Read the full investigation details.
Mangaluru Police Arrest Two in Drug Raid, Seize Contraband
Kavoor police arrested two men from Tumakuru, seizing MDMA and ganja worth ₹80,000 near Phalguni River. One accused had nine prior criminal cases. Read the full details of the raid and investigation.
Mangaluru Police Arrest Two for Attempting to Sell Drugs
Mangaluru police arrested two individuals, Shoaib and Mohammed, for possessing and attempting to sell MDMA and ganja. The operation was based on a specific tip-off. Read the full details of the drug bust here.
Pune Police Arrest Duo for Selling Prescription Drugs Illegally
Khadak police arrested two men for selling sedative tablets without prescriptions to youngsters in Pune. The racket, operating for six months, saw tablets sourced from Delhi. Read more.
Surat Police Seize Rs 3.11 Crore Hydroponic Cannabis
Surat police recover 8.88kg of hydroponic cannabis worth Rs 3.11 crore from a flyer from Thailand. The accused, a seasoned smuggler, faces further investigation. Read the full story.
Punjab Minister Counters Himachal CM's Drug Smuggling Claim
Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema refutes Himachal CM Sukhu's claim that drugs enter via Punjab, highlighting Himachal's internal failures and Punjab's anti-drug campaign results. Read the full political spat.
BEd Graduate Couple Arrested for Drug Trafficking in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad Crime Branch arrests a graduate couple for attempting to sell mephedrone. Seizure worth Rs 36.4 lakh. The wife, a BEd holder, turned to crime after failing to secure a teaching job. Read the full story.
Bidar Police Seize 660 Kg Ganja, Arrest Two
Bidar police intercept Tata Bolero with 660 kg ganja worth Rs 6.6 crore on national highway. Two arrested in major drug bust. Read the full investigation details.
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