Patna, May 31 (IANS) In continuation of its sustained efforts to curb drug trafficking and dismantle narcotics supply networks across India, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized 104.9 kg of ganja (cannabis) in Bihar and arrested two accused, an official said.The two accused were arrested on Saturday, the official said.During questioning, the accused told DRI officials that they were involved in the illicit transportation of the contraband. They were arrested under the relevan…
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Thiruvananthapuram, May 30 (IANS) A major anti-narcotics operation by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) that led to the seizure of more than 24 kg of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances across Kerala has underscored the scale of the drug menace confronting the state. Under ‘Operation Chakravyuh’, the DRI’s Cochin Unit seized substantial quantities of methaqualone, methamphetamine, and hashish oil in coordinated operations at Kochi, Malappuram, and Thiruvananthapuram.Five…
Aizawl, May 29 (IANS) In three major operations in Mizoram, Assam Rifles, along with other agencies, seized foreign cigarettes and highly addictive methamphetamine tablets worth Rs 35.71 crore and apprehended four drug peddlers, officials said on Friday. A defence spokesman said that Assam Rifles troops, in a joint operation with the Excise and Narcotics Department, foiled a major drug trafficking attempt in southern Mizoram’s Lawngtlai district, recovering one lakh highly addictive methamphet…
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) In a major crackdown on organised narco-criminal networks, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has detained habitual drug offender Rahul Balkrishna Shedge under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act, 1988, the officials said on Thursday. According to NCB, the preventive detention was carried out in compliance with a detention order dated May 14, issued by the Joint Secretary of the PIT-NDPS Division, Government of I…
Mysuru (Karnataka), May 27 (IANS) The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence Nagpur Regional Unit under the Mumbai Zonal Unit has achieved a significant breakthrough by dismantling an illegal wildlife trafficking syndicate operating in Mysuru, Karnataka. The operation conducted on May 26, 2026 led to the seizure of 4.058 kilograms of Indian elephant tusks and the arrest of three individuals involved in the illicit trade. Acting on specific intelligence the DRI team raided the location and apprehend…
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) In a major crackdown on narcotics trafficking, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Mumbai Zonal Unit, has seized 2.25 kg of cocaine worth approximately Rs 11.25 crore in the illegal market in two separate operations conducted at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International (CSMI) Airport, Mumbai. Four foreign nationals involved in drug smuggling through body concealment have been arrested in connection with the cases. According to officials, on May 22, acting on …
New Delhi/Aizawl, May 22 (IANS) In two major operations in the northeastern states of Assam and Mizoram, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized a large quantity — around 60,000 kg — of smuggled foreign-origin areca nuts (betel nuts), the central agency said on Friday.An official statement said that, acting on specific intelligence, DRI Guwahati Zonal Unit conducted operations in Mizoram and Assam earlier this week, leading to the seizures of the Myanmarese areca nuts. Initial…
Ahmedabad, May 22 (IANS) An Indian national was arrested at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA) in Ahmedabad after Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) officers seized 20.366 kilograms of marijuana (cannabis) concealed in vacuum-sealed packets inside checked baggage, Customs officials said on Friday.The interception took place during the intervening night of May 20-21 after specific intelligence inputs from the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) and profiling of incoming passeng…
Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) The Pune Regional Unit of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), under the Mumbai Zonal Unit on Thursday seized prohibited wildlife species near Pune Railway Station and apprehended two persons allegedly involved in the illegal possession and sale of protected animals. Acting on specific Intelligence inputs, DRI officers launched a surveillance operation in Pune and intercepted one suspect at the identified location on May 20. During examination, officials recovered…
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) In a major crackdown against illegal import of prohibited nicotine products, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on Thursday announced that it has busted a large-scale e-cigarette (vape) smuggling racket in its operations across several ports, airports and ICDs in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Delhi and West Bengal in last few days.Acting on specific intelligence, DRI identified, tracked and intercepted multiple suspicious import consignments that were mis-declared to …