New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) China has emerged as the dominant supplier of precursor chemicals and technical inputs that sustain the manufacture of synthetic narcotic drugs produced in Southeast Asia, particularly the Golden Triangle region, according to a media report.China’s chemical industry produces the overwhelming majority of the world’s active pharmaceutical ingredients and industrial precursors, many of which have legitimate commercial uses but can be repurposed for synthetic drug production…
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Chandigarh, Jan 6 (IANS) In a major crackdown on trans-border smuggling, Punjab Police’s Anti-Narcotics Task Force (Border Range), in a joint operation with the Border Security Force (BSF), have recovered 20 kg heroin and apprehended four accused, including the key operative managing the supply chain, state Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said on Tuesday. He said preliminary investigation revealed that the accused is linked to Pakistan-based handlers and was coordinating the delivery and…
Aizawl, Jan 2 (IANS) Assam Rifles have highly addictive methamphetamine tablets valued at over Rs 33.18 crore by arresting a drug peddler on Friday, officials said. A defence spokesman said that acting on credible intelligence inputs related to narcotics trafficking near India-Myanmar border, Assam Rifles conducted joint operation with Mizoram Police at Kaifang areas of Saitual district in Mizoram on Friday.During the operation, unusual movement was detected near the suspected location, he said….