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June 28, 2026
Woman conceals drugs in private parts, 7 arrested after MDMA worth Rs 15 lakh seized in operation in Kerala
In a major anti-narcotics operation, Kerala police in Thrissur apprehended seven individuals, including two women, and seized approximately 308 grams of MDMA valued at over Rs 15 lakh in two interconnected cases
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June 16, 2026
Operation Toofan: Kerala teams up with central agencies for anti-drug crackdown; 2,575 cases registered so far
Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala said that intelligence gathered so far has provided a broad picture of the routes through which narcotics enter the state, and the next step is to trace these supply chains and strengthen inter-agency coordination
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June 15, 2026
What is Operation Toofan and why is drug abuse emerging as a major public health concern in Kerala?
Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala said the anti-narcotics campaign was proving successful and called on people to actively support the initiative
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June 02, 2026
Kerala launches ‘Operation Toofan’ to curb rising drug use in the state
State Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala announced the launch of the ‘Narco Hunt’ op on social media
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May 27, 2026
Indian Coast Guard, ATS Gujarat seizes ₹1,150 crore worth of cocaine off Mundra coast
Maritime security officials recover 115 kg of cocaine using ICG Interceptor Boats in Gujarat waters
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May 16, 2026
How dangerous is Captagon? ‘Jihadi drug’ headed for Middle East seized for first time in India
The drug has been produced and used primarily in the Middle East and earned the name 'jihadists' drug' due to its use by terrorist groups
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May 16, 2026
Repels sleep, boosts combat rage: What is 'Jihadi Drug' Captagon's connection to the Middle East conflicts?
Middle East and North Africa (MENA) states remain in the thic of things as experts claim captagon trafficking could change rapidly in the context of the evolving security situation
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May 12, 2026
Family meals may keep teens off drugs and alcohol—Here’s how
Experts say open communication and reduced distractions during meals play a key role in supporting healthier behaviours among teens
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May 04, 2026
Amit Shah hails NCB as cocaine worth Rs 1,745 crore seized in Mumbai
The seizure comes days after Salim Dola, a drug trafficker and aide of international terrorist Dawood Ibrahim, was brought to India from Turkiye
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April 28, 2026
Why Salim Dola’s arrest, deportation from Turkey is a major blow to Dawood Ibrahim’s D-Company?
Salim Dola, a pivotal drug kingpin and close associate of Dawood Ibrahim, has been apprehended and deported from Istanbul to India. The arrest is being considered a major blow to the syndicate's global drug network
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April 15, 2026
What makes 'zombie drug' so dangerous? What happens when xylazine enters the body
Zombie drug has been linked to a surge in overdoses, severe skin injuries, and cases that are increasingly difficult to treat
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April 14, 2026
Two MBA students die of suspected MDMA overdose at a Mumbai concert; six arrested. What the drug does
Six people have been arrested in Mumbai following the drug overdose deaths of two MBA students at a NESCO Centre music event in Goregaon
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February 17, 2026
Indian Coast Guard, Gujarat ATS seize 203 kg suspected drugs after high-speed chase off Porbandar
Midnight intercept in Arabian Sea led to Indian Coast Guard nabbing foreign boat with contraband; crew apprehended for questioning
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December 16, 2025
Rob Reiner's son, arrested for parents’ murders, once co-wrote a film for father
The arrest follows the discovery of his parents' bodies at their Los Angeles home. Authorities are investigating a link between the crime and Nick's well-documented, decades-long battle with drug addiction
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November 25, 2025
Pawan Thakur, man behind Rs 2,500 crore drug racket to be deported from Dubai soon
Pawan Thakur, the mastermind behind India's massive Rs 2,500 crore cocaine drug racket, may be deported to India from Dubai soon
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November 20, 2025
Why was Orry summoned in Rs 252 crore drugs case linked to Dawood Ibrahim's nephew?
Bollywood influencer and socialite Orhan Awatramani (Orry) has been summoned for questioning by the Mumbai Police's Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) on Thursday
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November 19, 2025
Anunay Sood's death probe: Report says cocaine found in Las Vegas hotel room suggests possible drug overdose
Dubai influencer Anunay Sood, found dead in Las Vegas, may have died from a drug overdose, according to police reports
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September 18, 2025
Top Indian corporates, families lose US visas over involvement in drug trafficking; lifelong ban likely
Those facilitating trafficking fentanyl precursors will be denied access to the US, says Chargé d’affaires of the US Embassy in New Delhi, Jorgan Andrews
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September 16, 2025
NCB’s Ketamelon syndicate expose was part of Interpol's crackdown on $6.5 billion fentanyl drug empire across 18 countries
The NCB's crackdown on the Ketamelon's drug syndicate was a part of Interpol's Operation Lionfish Mayag III, which led to the confiscation of $6.5 billion worth of narcotics, including enough fentanyl to kill 151 million people. The crackdown resulted in 386 arrests across 18 participating countries
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May 29, 2025
Record meth seizures in Southeast Asia signal alarming surge in illicit drug trade: UN
The potency of these substances, coupled with new trafficking tactics, make law enforcement efforts increasingly complex
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April 28, 2025
Hybrid ganja celeb arrests: Is Kerala a transit hub for East Asia-Middle East drug traffickers?
A slew of drug busts in the Malayalam film industry for possession and supply of 'hybrid ganja' point to a bigger supply-chain nexus
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March 11, 2025
Why India is worried about US-Canada fentanyl crisis
Abuse of fentanyl not alarming in India but the real concern is the precursor chemicals falling into the hands of transnational syndicates
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November 17, 2024
Who is Haji Salim? India to hunt down Pakistan-based 'Lord of Drugs' with close links to Dawood Ibrahim
Haji Salim or Haji Baloch has a huge drug empire that spans continents and has recruited unemployed youth from Balochistan for his trade
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October 02, 2024
Biggest cocaine bust in Delhi's history: International drug cartel links suspected; what we know so far
Delhi Police Special Cell seized 565 kilograms of cocaine worth Rs 2,000 crore, which was to be sold across the country, particularly across the NCT
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December 15, 2023
Watch: Marijuana farm destroyed by Tripura Police, locals ambush them
The injuries were not serious, Tripura Police confirmed
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