Continuing the crackdown against drug trafficking, the Srinagar Police has booked six infamous drug peddlers under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (PIT-NDPS Act).
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The accused has been booked under relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, and further investigation is underway.
The action was carried out under Section 68-F of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act in connection with a case registered under Sections 8/21 of the NDPS Act at Police Station Magam.
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The operation, carried out by the vigilant BSF troops of the 78th Battalion under the Guwahati Frontier, led to the destruction of around 5 acres of illegal cannabis cultivation, which was cut and subsequently burned.
According to the Delhi police, the raid, conducted in response to complaints from right holder companies regarding copyright and trademark violations, led to the seizure of machinery and a stockpile of 14,184 units of counterfeit hair removal cream, along with other packaging materials.
In addition to its successful anti-narcotics operations, Assam Rifles, in coordination with Customs and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), seized 2,40,000 Yaba tablets worth Rs 24 crore in Tripura in two consecutive days.
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Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with representatives of the Excise and Narcotics Department, recovered the heroin in the general area of Lunglei town. Based on specific intelligence input, the joint team intercepted a scooter and recovered the drugs.