"Indian Coast Guard has apprehended a huge consignment of around five tonnes of drugs from a fishing boat in the Andaman waters. This is likely to be the biggest ever drug haul by the Indian Coast Guard ever. More details awaited," said Defence Officials.
In a major drug haul, Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with Manipur Police, recovered 578 grams of heroin worth around Rs 2.31 crore in the international market on Sunday in Manipur's Senapati district.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday took a dig at the Congress party , highlighting alleged links to a significant drug syndicate involving the former chairman of the RTI Cell of Delhi Pradesh Congress.
The Congress party has joined hands with drug peddlers and the drug mafia, said Bharatiya Janata Party National General Secretary Tarun Chugh on Thursday following the alleged involvement of former RTI Cell chairman of the Delhi Pradesh Congress in the Rs 5,600 crore drug syndicate.
In a major development in the International Drug Syndicate, an investigation shows the mastermind of the 5600 crore cocaine shipment allegedly had Congress connections, Delhi police said.
The IYC release said, "Rather than spreading half-baked political stories, the BJP should trust the Delhi Police to investigate and uncover the truth. We urge the Delhi Police to take strict action against those arrested in the alleged drug bust, rather than allowing it to become a vicious p
Referring to the International Drug Syndicate case, BJP leader Trivedi said, "Ye ek bahut gambhir baat hai, isse ab ye saaf ho rahi hai ki Rahul Gandhi ke Mohabbat ki Dukan mai abhi tak nafrat ke saaman toh dikh rahe hai, ab nashe ka saman bhi milne laga hai."
The case involved the recovery and seizure of a total of over 102 kg of heroin, valued at approximately Rs 700 crore, in April 2022. The drug was smuggled into the country concealed in a consignment of licorice roots (mulethi).
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday lauded the Indian Navy and NCB's joint operation in seizing almost 3,300 kg of contraband off the coast of Gujarat and called it a 'testament' to the government's unwavering commitment to making India a drug-free nation.