Drug Trafficking

In 2020's "Largest" Drug Raid, 234 Kg Of Opium Seized In Rajasthan

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday July 25, 2020

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has seized nearly 234 kgs of opium from Rajasthan, the "largest" seizure this year yet, and arrested two people on charges of drug trafficking, the agency said on Friday.

3 Drug Traffickers With 300 kg Cannabis Injured In Police Firing In Noida

Noida News | Press Trust of India | Sunday June 28, 2020

Three men allegedly transporting 300 kg of cannabis were injured in an encounter with police in Greater Noida on Saturday night, officials said.

Drug Traffickers Using COVID-19 PPE Consignments To Hide Contraband: CBI

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 12, 2020

The CBI has alerted state police and central agencies about possibility of narco-traffickers using consignments of COVID-19 protective equipment to conceal their contraband after an Interpol input in this regard, officials said Tuesday.

Vladimir Putin Pardons US-Israeli Woman Jailed In Russia For Drug Trafficking

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday January 29, 2020

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday pardoned an Israeli-US woman sentenced by a Russian court to seven-and-a-half years in jail for drug trafficking, the Kremlin said.

Shootout Between Suspected Drug Traffickers, Cops Kills 21 In Mexico

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday December 3, 2019

A shootout in Mexico near the US border between suspected drug traffickers and police left at least 21 dead, including four officers, officials said Sunday.

Shootout Between Cops, Suspected Drug Traffickers Kills 14 In Mexico

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday December 1, 2019

A shootout in a Mexican town near the US border between suspected drug traffickers and police left at least 14 dead, including four officers, officials said Saturday.

Over 40 Skulls, Fetus Found In Den Of Suspected Drug Traffickers In Mexico

World News | Reuters | Monday October 28, 2019

Police found more than 40 skulls, dozens of bones and a fetus in a glass jar next to an altar in the den of suspected drug traffickers in Mexico City during a raid this week, authorities said on Sunday.

Over 2,000 Kg Narcotics Seized, 27 People Arrested By Narcotics Bureau

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday October 19, 2019

Narcotics Control Bureau sleuths have seized over 2,000 kg narcotics and arrested 27 people, including six foreigners, for drugs trafficking across the country in less than a month, officials said Friday.

Indian Navy Committed To Enhancing Cooperation: Admiral Karambir Singh

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday October 18, 2019

Navy chief Admiral Karambir Singh on Friday said maritime threats like piracy and drug trafficking have a "trans-national" character, and pitched for harnessing "collective military competency" to mutually learn from the best practices of navies .

Nearly 700 Kg Cannabis Seized In Varanasi, Inter-State Drug Gang Caught: Cops

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 17, 2019

Nearly 700 kg of cannabis was seized in Varanasi and two members of an inter-state drug trafficking gang were arrested by the Special Task Force (STF) of the Uttar Pradesh police, officials said on Tuesday.

Probe Agency Attaches Assets Worth Crores In Online Drug Trafficking Case

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 30, 2019

The Enforcement Directorate on Friday said it has attached assets worth over Rs 3 crore in Delhi, Punjab and Goa in connection with a money laundering probe linked to an online drug trafficking case.

123 Arrests In 2 Days Amid Crackdown On Liquor, Arms, Drugs: Noida Police

Noida News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 30, 2019

Over 120 people were held during a 48-hour drive against illegal arms, illicit liquor and drug trafficking in Noida and Greater Noida, officials said on Monday.

Nigerian Man Arrested In Mumbai With Cocaine Worth Over Rs 6 Crore

Mumbai News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 16, 2019

A Nigerian man, suspected to be a member of an international drug cartel, has been arrested from in Mumbai's Khar for allegedly possessing cocaine worth over Rs 6 crore, an Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) official said today.

US Demands El Chapo Forfeit $12.7 Billion In Drug Money

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday July 6, 2019

Prosecutors on Friday said they were seeking $12.7 billion from convicted Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, based on a conservative estimate of revenues from his cartel's drug sales in the United States.

International Day Against Drug Abuse And Illicit Trafficking: Theme, Significance And Everything About Drug Abuse And Addiction

Health | Garima Arora | Wednesday June 26, 2019

International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Drug Trafficking: The theme this year is "health for justice, justice for health." It highlights that justice and health go hand in hand when it comes to addressing drug problems.