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Indian Coast Guard and Gujarat ATS chase smugglers, seize over 300 kg of narcotics near International Maritime Boundary Line in the Arabian Sea

On Tuesday, officials informed that the Indian Coast Guard seized 300 kg of narcotics worth 1,800 crore in a joint operation with the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) off the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL). The joint operation with the ICG and Gujarat ATS was conducted on April 12- April 13.

Is Bengaluru becoming the new hub for smuggling? Days after Mangaluru bust, woman caught with MDMA hidden in private parts

Police said that Anila Ravindran is a repeat offender with a history of being involved in drug-related activities. Police have seized the car and launched an in-depth investigation into the matter.

US House Committee report says Chinese govt gives subsidies and grants for production and export of Fentanyl precursors, calls for urgent action

A recent inquiry by the House Select Committee focused on the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party has brought to light troubling information regarding the CCP's role in exacerbating the fentanyl epidemic in the United States.

India bans 2 painkillers allegedly creating serious opioid addiction in African countries, Palghar based company accused of making combination drug without approval

India has banned the production of two highly addictive painkillers after a BBC report revealed that a pharmaceutical company based in Palghar had been involved in the export of the drugs to certain African countries causing addiction crisis there

Assam Rifles seizes drugs worth over Rs 9 lakh in Mizoram, 3 arrested

Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with the Mizoram Special Narcotics CID, apprehended three individuals and recovered heroin worth Rs 9.51 lakh from them in Aizawl.

Punjab and Haryana HC awards Rs 2 lakh compensation to man falsely booked under Narcotics Act for carrying paracetamol tablets

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has awarded Rs 2 lakh compensation for wrongful arrest under the NDPS Act, condemning police high-handedness.

Gujarat: Indian Navy, NCB seize 700 kg of methamphetamine from international drug cartel’s boat trying to enter India

In a landmark achievement in the fight against drug trafficking, Indian authorities have seized approximately 700 kg of methamphetamine drug from an international drug cartel operating in Gujarat.

Canada: Gaganpreet Randhawa arrested after Police busts largest drugs lab in Surrey; lab had enough lethal doses of drugs to kill every Canadian, twice!

The drug bust in Canada is a substantial hit to the transnational organised crime group behind it, cutting off an estimated $485 million in revenue.

Growing cases of drug and weapon smuggling at India-Nepal border, security officials seize pistols, hashish, brown sugar and cash

Speaking about the alleged security lapses, Nepali officials say that the lack of modern tools and devices is a major factor. “We don’t have modern tools and equipment at our security check posts.

49 drugs, including calcium and Vitamin D3 tablets, fail quality tests by Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation

CDSCO reports 49 drugs, including calcium and Vitamin D3 tablets, failed quality tests in September. Several flagged as spurious and recalled to ensure public safety.

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