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Coast Guard nabbed 1,683 intruders at sea in 10 years
New Delhi, April 4: While guarding seashores, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has seized 179 boats and arrested 1,683 people over the last 10 years for illegally entering Indian waters, the Parliament was informed on Friday.
Assam Rifles recover Methamphetamine tablets worth over Rs 12 core from Mizoram's Lawngtlai
Guwahati, April 3: Assam Rifles recovered Methamphetamine tablets worth Rs 12.54 crore in the general area of Bualpui in Mizoram's Lawngtlai district according to a statement by the paramilitary force.
HM Amit Shah hails NCB, Delhi police for busting narco-smuggling network
New Delhi, March 31: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday lauded the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and Delhi Police for mounting a joint operation in its fight against the narco syndicate and busting a major network in the Delhi-NCR area, leading to recovery of contraband drugs valued at Rs 27.4 crore.
Drones being used to deliver drug consignments, claims Assam CM Sarma
Guwahati, March 28: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said that the fight is against the drug nexus is quite massive, while claiming that drug smugglers have been using several new methods including drones to deliver narcotics consignments.
Punjab Police to tighten noose around big fish in drug trafficking
Chandigarh, March 27: With the street supply of drugs witnessing a drastic reduction following intensive crackdown as part of the ongoing war against drugs 'Yudh Nashian Virudh', Punjab Police has now shifted focus to dismantling high-level drug networks by targeting big fish, including drug suppliers and kingpins, fuelling the narcotics trade in the state, said Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav here on Thursday.
J&K govt terminates four employees for links with narcotics trade
Jammu, March 26: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday terminated four of its employees from service over their involvement in the narcotics trade.
Punjab has intensified fight against drugs, organised crime: Guv Kataria
Chandigarh, March 21: Reiterating the firm commitment of the Punjab government to wipe out the scourge of drugs, Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Friday said that under the 'Yudh Nasheyan Virudh', a special focus has been to break the economic chain in the entire nexus.
No mercy for drug cartels: HM Shah on busting of international racket in northeast
Guwahati, March 16: An international drug racket was busted by the Narcotics Control Bureau in Guwahati and Imphal, said Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday, saying that there was no mercy for drug cartels.
81 kg heroin, 51 kg opium seized in 13 days, says Punjab minister Cheema
Chandigarh, March 13: Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Thursday said the ongoing 'War Against Drugs' campaign has got encouraging results with the seizure of over 81 kg heroin, more than 51 kg opium, and Rs 60 lakh in cash in 13 days.
Assam Police foils drug peddling bid; narcotics worth Rs. 30 crore seized
Guwahati, March 11: Assam Police foiled a major drug peddling bid and narcotics worth Rs 30 crore were seized by the security personnel, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday.
India assumes Chair of 68th UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs
Vienna, March 10: In a historic diplomatic achievement, India has taken over the Chairmanship of the 68th Session of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND), the primary policy-making body for global drug-related matters.
In mid sea operation, 3 held for carrying 30 kg Hashish Oil valued at Rs 33 crore
New Delhi, March 9: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), in a joint operation with the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), arrested three persons and seized 29.954 kg Hashish Oil valued at Rs 33 crore from a tug-barge vessel sailing towards Maldives, an official said on Sunday.
Punjab Police crack down on drug smugglers, arrest 75 in statewide raids
Chandigarh, March 6: Punjab Police conducted raids at 501 locations on Thursday, leading to the arrest of 75 drug smugglers after the registration of 53 first information reports (FIRs) across the state, as per a statement issued by the State Information and Public Relations Department.
Become an active partner in campaign against drugs: Punjab CM
Chandigarh, March 6: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday gave a call to people to become active partners in the campaign against drugs so that this scourge can be completely wiped out from the state.
Rs 4,000 crore worth of drugs seized since 2016 to 2025: Assam government
Guwahati, March 3: The Assam government on Monday disclosed that, drugs including heroin, brown sugar, ganja, tablets, cough syrup, morphine, brown sugar, opium worth nearly Rs 4000 crore seized in Assam during the period from 2016 to February 2025.
29 drug traffickers convicted, says HM Shah; vows to intensify crackdown
New Delhi, March 2: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday reaffirmed the Centre's commitment to eliminating drug trafficking, announcing that 29 drug traffickers have been convicted in 12 different cases across the country.
Anti-Drug Operation: 290 smugglers held; 232 FIRs registered in Punjab
Chandigarh, March 1: Punjab Police on Saturday conducted a massive state-level Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) at identified drug hotspots, the points of sale of drugs and psychotropic substances, across the state that led to the arrest of 290 smugglers after registration of 232 first information reports (FIRs), Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said here.
Himachal CM Sukhu directs officials to crackdown on drug network
Shimla, March 1: Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has directed the Police Department to initiate a massive crackdown to dismantle the drug network in a mission mode for the next six months.
Punjab: BSF recovers pistol, heroin near Ferozepur border
Ferozepur, March 1: In a significant breakthrough, the Border Security Force (BSF) recovered a pistol and a packet of suspected heroin during separate operations conducted in the border area of the Ferozepur district, Punjab.
After Punjab, Himachal too initiates crackdown to dismantle drug mafias
Shimla, March 1: Days after Punjab announced a crusade against drugs, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Saturday directed the police to initiate a massive crackdown to dismantle the drug network in a mission mode for six months by constituting a Special Task Force.
Punjab: LoP Partap Singh Bajwa slams Govt, calls drug crackdown a 'drama'
Chandigarh, March 1: Criticizing the Punjab government's 'War on Drugs' drive, Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa questioned the timing and intent of the crackdown.
HM Shah chairs high-level meet for dismantling narcotics network, eliminating inter-state gangs
New Delhi, Feb 28: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday chaired a high-level meeting on the national Capital’s law and order situation, attended by Delhi Chief Minister Rekhta Gupta, Minister Ashish Sood and Commissioner of Police, and deliberated on a wide array of issues ranging from national security, bringing 2020 riots perpetrators to justice and clampdown on narcotics trade and traffickers.
Opened a huge movement against drug peddlers: Punjab minister Harpal Singh Cheema
Chandigarh, February 28: Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that the state government has begun a massive movement against the drug peddlers in the state under the leadership of CM Bhagwant Mann.
CM Mann commits to make Punjab drug-free in three months
Chandigarh, Feb 28: Announcing a crusade against the drug menace, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday asked Commissioners of Police, Deputy Commissioners and Senior Superintendent of Police to make Punjab drug free in three months.
Assam Rifles, customs & DRI seize Yaba tablets worth Rs 24 crore in Tripura
Agartala, February 27: In continuation of its 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.
Drug trafficking & drug abuse assume alarming extent in Mizoram: Governor
Aizawl, Feb 19: Mizoram Governor and General Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd) on Wednesday said that the menace of drug trafficking and drug abuse has assumed alarming proportions today and is of much concern to the state government.
Kerala HC concerned about drugs reaching schools
Kochi, Feb 18: The Kerala High Court on Tuesday expressed its deep concern about the huge increase in drugs-related cases in the state.
Indian Coast Guard to celebrate 49th Raising Day on 1st February 2025
New Delhi, January 31: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) is set to celebrate its 49th Raising Day on 1st February 2025, commemorating nearly five decades of dedicated service in securing India's vast maritime boundaries, an official press release by the ICGT stated.
K9 helps sniff out narcotics in Haryana
Chandigarh, Jan 28: Haryana Police's special K9 unit has achieved some major successes in anti-narcotics operations since the beginning of this year. Comprising highly skilled dogs, K9's exceptional performances have helped crack cases.
CM Dhami directs police to take effective action to realize the vision of drug-free Uttarakhand
Dehradun, January 25: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has directed the police to take effective action to realize the vision of Nasha Mukti Devbhoomi (drug-free Uttarakhand).
20 kg of Ice, over 300,000 stimulant tablets seized in Myanmar
Yangon, Jan 21: Myanmar's authorities have seized 20 kg of Ice (methamphetamine) and 366,000 stimulant tablets in the Yangon region, the state-run media reported on Tuesday, citing police sources.
State to set up Special Task Force to combat drug abuse, organized crime: CM Sukhu
Shimla, January 15: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has directed the state government to set up a Special Task Force to combat drug abuse and organized crime in the state.
Ahead of Assembly elections, Delhi Police launches Operation Prahaar to tackle crime
New Delhi, January 13: In a significant crackdown on organised crime, the Delhi Police's Outer District has launched "Operation Prahaar," an intensive week-long campaign from January 6 to January 12, 2025.
Over 100 bank accounts linked to drug peddlers frozen in J&K's Srinagar
Srinagar, Jan 12: The Jammu and Kashmir Police said on Sunday that over 100 bank accounts linked to drug peddlers have been frozen in the Srinagar district.
J&K has adopted whole of govt approach to deal with drug trafficking: L-G
Jammu, Jan 12: Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha participated virtually from Jammu in a regional conference on 'Drug Trafficking and National Security' organised by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in Delhi chaired by Home Minister Amit Shah, an official statement said on Saturday.
Punjab seeks financial assistance for setting up special NDPS courts
Chandigarh, Jan 11: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday sought the intervention of Union Home Minister Amit Shah to provide financial assistance to the state for setting up special NDPS courts to check the drug menace.
Himachal sees 340 per cent spike in NDPS cases: CM Sukhu
Shimla, Jan 11: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Saturday said that Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act cases have risen by 340 per cent in one decade, escalating from approximately 500 cases in 2012 to 2,200 cases in 2023.
NCB, police successfully seized drugs worth Rs 16,914 crore in 2024: HM Amit Shah
New Delhi, January 11: Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised the law enforcement agencies on Saturday for their continuous campaign against drug trafficking.
Amit Shah calls for unified effort to eradicate drug menace in India
New Delhi, January 11: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday called on all states to collaborate with the central government in the fight against the drug menace, vowing to eradicate it entirely from the nation and pledging that not a single kilogram of narcotics will either enter India or be smuggled out of the country.
Gujarat becomes first state to launch special narco reward scheme to combat drug abuse
Gandhinagar, January 9: Gujarat has become the first state in India to implement the Narco Reward Policy in 2021, offering incentives to informants for aiding in drug seizures under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, said an official release on Thursday.