In a breakthrough against darknet-enabled narcotics trafficking, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has dismantled a pan-India drug distribution network operating under the name "Team Kalki." The network had been active on darknet platforms and the encrypted Session messaging application
The arrested were receiving narcotic substances from a Kerala-based individual residing in Thailand and distributing them to customers as per his instructions, thereby earning illegal profits.
The operation, launched under the direction of Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Gaurav Singh, IPS, reinforces the district police's top priority of preventing and detecting drug-related crimes, in accordance with a strict zero-tolerance policy.
Bengaluru police arrested 10 persons, including seven from other states, for allegedly selling prohibited narcotic substances following a multi-day operation. The arrests led to the seizure of drugs and other materials worth approximately Rs 4 crore, officials said.
Acting on specific and credible intelligence inputs, a police team led by the Station House Officer (SHO) of Police Station Doda, along with the In-Charge Police Post Pull Doda, carried out a swift and well-coordinated operation. The action was conducted under the supervision of the Deput
Around 250 Kgs of NDPS drugs (Heroin, Cocaine, Ganja, Charas, etc.), Gutkha/ Pan Masala, 26 Lakhs cigarettes of foreign origin, and e-Cigarettes valued at Rs. 1,011 Crores approx. The safe destruction of the field formations of CBIC is also a main milestone.
In the fight against drug trafficking, the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of the Delhi Police Crime Branch has dismantled a significant narco-syndicate involved in the supply of charas across multiple states, according to the official statement.
Tigmanshu Dhulia, who directed late actor Irrfan Khan in critically acclaimed roles in Paan Singh Tomar, Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster Returns, Haasil, and Charas, admitted that the actor's demise left a profound impact on his creative writing for the movies.
The recovery is under a component of "SAGAR-MANTHAN 1", a series of maritime operations, launched by the NCB in coordination with the Indian Navy by pursuing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a drug-free India.
5.735 Kg MD (Mephedrone) worth Rs. 11.46 crore was seized from Santacruz and Varsova (Andheri) area, 500 gram Heroin (worth Rs.2 Crore) from Kurla east and Bandra east area and 3 Kg Charas worth Rs. 1.20 crore seized from Dahisar check naka area.
Jammu and Kashmir Police said it has recovered 9.27 kilograms of charas powder and 867 bottles of illicit alcohol, along with the arrest of three persons in Anantnag district.