The intercepted narcotics, including heroin, have a street value of several hundred crores and were intended for distribution across India and potentially international markets.
The Delhi Police has so far recovered a total of 1,289 kg of cocaine and 40 kg of hydroponic marijuana with a combined worth of over Rs 13,000 crore. A total of 12 accused involved in the crime have been arrested.
After the biggest drug haul in Delhi, police led to other major narcotics recoveries in the national capital and Gujarat. The Delhi police unveiled that the drug was brought in from South American countries and was purified in a factory in Gujarat before supplying to other parts of the country.
The latest development comes in the wake of a joint operation by Gujarat ATS and NCB in Bhopal which busted the drug manufacturing factory in Bhopal and seized Mephedrone and other manufacturing materials worth a staggering total value of Rs 1814 crores.
The amount of seizures is significantly high and comes a few days after the biggest-ever recovery of cocaine was made in Delhi. Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi praised the dedication of law enforcement in safeguarding the health and security of the society.
The latest seizure marks the second such action by DRI in the span of one week, emphasising the agency's unwavering commitment to combat the drug menace and uphold law and order.
On Sunday, the Indian Coast Guard declared the confiscation of 86 kilograms of narcotics valued at around Rs. 600 crores from a Pakistani boat near the Gujarat coast. In addition to the seizure, the maritime agency reported the apprehension of 14 Pakistani crew members aboard the vessel.
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Acting on specific intelligence inputs, the Indian Coast Guard strategically positioned its ships in the Arabian Sea on March 11th.
The drugs, smuggled into Mizoram from Myanmar, were supposed to be transported to other places outside the state.
The state government is treating this issue seriously, as evidenced by the high conviction rate. The minister informed the assembly that many of the arrested individuals received severe punishments, including life imprisonment, from courts in four drug seizure cases.
In 2017, Stanley was arrested by NCB, Goa for drug peddling and was lodged in Central Jail, Goa. After his release, he continued his drug business and started procuring it from various persons and was selling them to the customers in Goa, police said.
The Assam Rifles personnel raided the Bualpui village on a tip-off and seized 225 grams of heroin. In another incident, 20 packets of methamphetamine tablets were seized from the Champhai district.
During operations in various places from January to December 25 this year, the paramilitary force recovered 33kg of heroin valued at Rs 546.62 crore, compared to a meagre 1.5kg of the narcotics valued at Rs 40.87 crore in 2022.
The successful interception at Amanaka police station limits led to a Rs. 36 lakh seizure, dealing a significant blow to the regional drug network.
According to NCB, the demand for cocaine and other high-end party drugs has increased with the onset of the festive season.
The police acted on a tip-off and raided a godown near a hotel in the Shinde village close to Nashik-Pune highway late Saturday night.
The operation was carried out by a joint team of Assam Rifles along with the representative Zokhawthar Police Station based on specific information.
Mumbai Airport Custom officials seize around 1.3 kg cocaine valued at Rs 12.98 cr from foreign national
The police said that the foreign nationals were running the drug laboratory near posh Sector Omega 1 of Greater Noida.
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