Officials said the strength of drug traffickers lies not only in contraband but also in the vast sums of illicit money generated from the trade. These funds are used to expand criminal activities, infiltrate legitimate businesses, destabilise economies, and, in some cases, fund terrorism.
In a major crackdown on cross-border narco-terror networks, the Amritsar Commissionerate Police has busted two drug cartels, arresting six traffickers, including two women, and recovering 9.066 kg of heroin. The operation is part of Punjab's ongoing drive to make the state drug-free under
In a major action against cross-border drug networks, Amritsar Commissionerate Police have busted two narcotic cartels and arrested six drug traffickers with a total recovery of 9.066 kg of heroin.
The team of Operation Cell/North-West District has arrested one drug trafficker, namely Nitin Badhwan (aged 22 years), resident of JJ Colony, Wazirpur, Delhi, on 15 Feb, and a total of 365 grams of Heroin & rupees 1,88,200/- cash have been recovered from his house. A case vide under section
According to the NCB, the case stems from the seizure of 882.72 kgs of ganja trafficked in a truck and an SUV in July 2022, which led to the arrest of six accused.
Indonesian narcotic agency head said that the traffickers make use of social media, especially Instagram, to communicate with buyers and conduct transactions using coded language and an end-to-end encryption system. They also used cyrptocurrencies making it difficult to crackdown on them.
As per NIA investigations, Gagandeep Singh used to take around Rs 45 lakh from each victim on the pretext of sending them to the US on a valid legal visa. "He would then illegally send them on an arduous journey via multiple countries, including Spain, El Salvador, Guatemala and Mexico," sai
Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Wednesday said that drug traffickers will not be tolerated under any circumstances and that strict action is being taken against them under a zero-tolerance policy.
The misuse of railway premises by drug traffickers and smugglers also came under the scanner, with strategies being discussed to curb such illegal activities through intensified checks and real-time intelligence inputs, as per the release.
In a continued effort to combat wildlife crimes, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) executed an operation on June 16, successfully obstructing the trafficking of leopard parts.
According to the officials on Sunday, the heroin consignment had been smuggled into India by Pakistan-based handlers and was further meant for distribution across Punjab.
Punjab Police's Anti-Narcotics Task Force arrested three drug traffickers near Amritsar, seizing heroin, pistols, magazines, and live cartridges. An FIR has been filed, and investigations continue to dismantle the network. The police reaffirm their commitment to a drug-free Punjab.