Twenty-nine politicians in Pakistan are allegedly involved in the smuggling of Iranian petroleum products, a report submitted to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has revealed, The News International reported.
At the recent meeting of heads of Asian coast guards where India plays a critical role, the participants held significant and extensive discussions on important issues such as maritime law enforcement, and preventing illicit trafficking of drugs, humans and weapons smugglings at sea.
The State Investigation Agency (SIA) has arrested a key accused in a narcotics smuggling module backed by Pakistan from Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district.
The Special Central Bureau Investigation Court of Asansol on Wednesday approved the Enforcement Directorate's request to transfer the alleged multi-crore cattle smuggling case to the Rose Revenue Court in New Delhi.
The Punjab Police on Wednesday claimed to have busted a major trans-border narcotics smuggling ring in Amritsar with the arrest of one person, and the seizure of 15 Kg of heroin.
"This illicit cargo was being clandestinely transported in 17 Shaktiman trucks through the General Area Sangka Lok Nala track, perilously close to the international border on the Indian side," Assam Rifles said in a statement.
The Court of Additional Sessions Judge in Kupwara on Tuesday sentenced two individuals involved in a narcotics smuggling case to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment, along with a ₹2.0 lakh fine for each of the two accused.
"Big Blow to Trans Border narcotic smuggling networks: Counter Intelligence, Amritsar has busted a major drug cartel and seized 15 Kg Heroin after arresting 7 drug traffickers. The mastermind was operating from inside jail with the Pak-based smuggler," DGP Punjab Police posted in a message o
In its efforts to eradicate the menace of drug smuggling in the state, Baramulla police has registered 213 cases, arrested 343 drug peddlers, till August this year, according to a press release by the Baramulla Police.