Patna Police conducted two successful raids, arresting three criminals including a fugitive. The operation led to the recovery of country-made pistols and illicit liquor. Read the full details of the crackdown here.
Pune Customs data reveals a dramatic shift: high-value hydroponic marijuana smuggling has eclipsed traditional gold smuggling at the city's airport in 2025. Discover the details and reasons behind this new trend.
Customs at Hyderabad's RGIA foiled a major drug smuggling attempt, seizing 12.95kg of high-grade hydroponic ganja worth ₹12.95 crore from a Bangkok arrival. Read the full investigation details.
Goa customs AIU seizes over 9kg of hydroponic cannabis from Bangkok passenger at Mopa airport. Valued at Rs 3.2 crore, the bust highlights vigilance against drug smuggling. Read for details.
Jammu SIT makes 7th arrest in major cross-border narcotics and arms syndicate, seizing a Beretta pistol and ammo. Probe reveals Rs 30 crore heroin haul and interstate links. Read the full investigation details.
The US has released two Russian crew members from a seized oil tanker, easing diplomatic tensions. Russia welcomed the move after calling the initial seizure illegal and provocative. Read the full details.
Punjab Police crack down on narcotics in Banga, arresting individuals and seizing heroin, poppy husk, and intoxicant tablets. Read about the ongoing war on drugs.
Punjab Police's ANTF and BSF seized 19.98kg heroin near Amritsar, arresting four, including a key operative linked to Pakistan-based handlers. Read the full details of the cross-border drug bust.
Mumbai Customs' AIU nabs two Gujarat youths with 422 grams of hydroponic weed worth Rs 42.20 lakh smuggled from Bangkok. Read the full details 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.
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.
Punjab Police upgrade death probe to murder after forensic report finds Karamjit Singh was poisoned with Paraquat weed killer. Two charged. Details inside.
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.
Goa Police's Anti-Narcotic Cell arrested a 23-year-old Mapusa resident in Anjuna, seizing suspected Ecstasy and hydroponic weed worth over Rs 1 lakh. Read the full details of the drug bust.
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.
Pune police uncover Rs 4.5 crore in 25 crypto wallets linked to a hydroponic weed racket. International help sought from Bhutan and Thailand to nab suspects. Read the full investigation details.
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.
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.
A Japanese delegation visited CSAUAT in Kanpur to share advanced hydroponics & micronutrient tech, promising up to 40% higher vegetable yields. Read how this partnership strengthens India's farm economy.
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.
Surat DCB seizes 17.65 kg of hydroponic cannabis worth Rs 6.18 crore from Bangkok flight, arrests three with Tamil Nadu links. Read the full investigation details.
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.
Punjab Agricultural University's retired agronomist Gulshan Mahajan named Weed Science Society of America's 2026 honorary member for lifetime contributions to sustainable farming. Read about his pioneering work.
CBN intercepts 0.6 kg of high-grade hydroponic marijuana at Jaipur's Foreign Post Office. The consignment, valued at Rs 1 crore, originated from the US and Canada. Read more.