Aizawl, June 4 (IANS) In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, Mizoram Police arrested eight women and seized heroin valued at over Rs 70 lakh in six separate operations conducted along the border of Champhai district within a single day, officials said on Thursday. Mizoram Police in Champhai district in eastern Mizoram arrested the eight women and seized heroin worth more than Rs 70 lakh in six separate operations carried out within a single day on Wednesday, marking one of the district’s bi…
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Aizawl, June 3 (IANS) Security forces in Mizoram have arrested two individuals, including a woman, and recovered heroin worth over Rs 1.17 crore along with a cache of ammunition in separate operations, officials said on Wednesday. A police official said that a woman from neighbouring Manipur was arrested after Mizoram Police seized heroin valued at more than Rs 1.17 crore during a vehicle-checking operation in Saitual district.The seizure was made by a special team of the Saitual District Execut…
Srinagar, June 1 (IANS) Authorities in J&K said on Monday that during the 50 days of the ongoing Nasha Mukt Abhiyaan, 1,018 drug peddlers were held, 241 kg of narcotics were recovered, and properties worth over Rs 200 crore were targeted. Officials said the security and enforcement agencies arrested 1,018 alleged drug peddlers, seized 341 kilograms of narcotics, and launched action against drug-linked assets worth over Rs 200 crore during the first 50 days of the campaign.Describing the driv…
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…
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) The Anti-Auto Theft Squad (AATS) of Delhi Police’s South District has apprehended a “notorious female drug peddler involved in supply of synthetic drug smack/heroin” and recovered over 112 grams of heroin from her possession, according to an official Press release issued on Saturday.As per the Press note, the operation led to the arrest of Meena (Meenu), a habitual offender who had recently been released on bail in another NDPS case earlier this month. The police sai…
Bhubaneswar, May 29 (IANS) Odisha Police has intensified its statewide crackdown on crime and criminal activities under a special enforcement drive launched on May 12 following directions from Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) Y.B. Khurania.According to a statement issued by the state police, the drive is being conducted across all police ranges under the supervision of district Superintendents of Police and the Commissioner of Police, Bhubaneswar-Cuttack.The operation is aimed at executin…
Mumbai, May 22 (IANS) Renowned Punjabi rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh met BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh to discuss the menacing drug problem in Punjab. In a video shared by Tarun Chugh’s office, Honey Singh, who has openly talked about his severe struggles with substance abuse, which led to a long sabbatical from the music industry, was heard saying: “I want to discuss with you about what is happening in Punjab.”“Especially about chitta (heroin), families, and youth are being destro…
Chandigarh, May 24 (IANS) Punjab Police have busted a cross-border drug smuggling module with the arrest of four accused and recovered 28.12 kg heroin along with Rs 9.5 lakh drug money from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav here on Sunday.Those arrested have been identified as Bagicha Singh and Bhupinder singh, both residents of Boghi Wala village in Guru Har Sahai; Sajan, a resident of Araiyan Wala village; and Chhinder Pal Singh, alias Rinku, a resident of La…
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…
Aizawl, May 22 (IANS) The Assam Rifles have seized Myanmar-smuggled foreign cigarettes and recovered arms and ammunition in two separate operations in Mizoram, arresting two individuals, officials said on Friday. A defence spokesman said that, acting on specific intelligence inputs regarding the illegal possession of arms and ammunition in the Tuikhawtlang area of Aizawl district, Assam Rifles troops launched a swift, well-planned and meticulously coordinated joint operation with the Mizoram Pol…