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India Gazette
4 hours ago
- India Gazette
Mizoram: DRI seizes Methamphetamine tablets worth 9.72 crores in Seling; one arrested
Aizawl (Mizoram) [India], June 1 (ANI): Continuing the fight against the drug menace, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on Friday seized 9.72 kg of Methamphetamine tablets from a vehicle in Seling, Mizoram, on the Aizawl-Champhai Highway (NH-6) and arrested one person, according to the official statement from Ministry of Finance. The seized tablets have an estimated value of Rs. 9.72 crore in the international illicit drug market. The officials of DRI found 10 packets containing the contraband drug concealed ingeniously in a cavity/chamber on the rear seat. According to the official, the recovered contraband drug and the vehicle have been seized, and one person has been arrested under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. Preliminary investigation has revealed that the contraband drug was smuggled into Mizoram from Myanmar through the Zokhawthar sector of the Indo-Myanmar border. Since January 2025, DRI has seized over Rs. 72 crore worth of Methamphetamine and Heroin in Mizoram and has arrested seven persons. The NDPS Act prescribes stringent punishment to offenders, including rigorous imprisonment up to 10 years. Earlier on May 30, the Amritsar Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) recovered foreign currency amounting to USD 41,400, approximately Rs. 35.40 lakh, from a passenger at Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, Punjab, officials said. The passenger was intercepted on Thursday (May 29) while attempting to smuggle the currency on Air India Express Flight IX 191, travelling from Amritsar to Dubai. According to a press release, the foreign currency was cleverly concealed in another bag in the main check-in baggage. Upon preliminary examination, it was found that the seized currency was unaccounted for and far exceeded the permissible limits as per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines. The currency was seized under the relevant provisions of the Customs Act, 1962. The initial investigation indicates that the accused was involved in the illegal smuggling of foreign currency for monetary gain. Further investigation is currently underway, the release said. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Customs officers arrest foreign national with Cocaine worth ₹8.66 Cr
MUMBAI: A foreign national carrying 866 grams of cocaine worth ₹8.66 crore was arrested by customs officers at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, on May 24. Customs officers intercepted the passenger travelling in a Ugandan airline from Entebbe. When questioned, the passenger appeared nervous and uneasy. A medical investigation revealed that he had ingested several yellow-coloured pellets of cocaine. Under medical supervision and in accordance with the panchanama dated May 28, a total of 866 grams of white substance suspected to be cocaine was recovered from the pellets. The passenger was booked under relevant provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. (HTC)
India Gazette
3 days ago
- India Gazette
Himachal Pradesh: Sensitive content found on Youth's phone in Kangra; case registered under BNS
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], May 29 (ANI): In a significant breakthrough, Himachal Pradesh Police arrested an 18-year-old boy from Sukahar village in Kangra district after recovering sensitive and objectionable content from his mobile phone, according to the official statement. According to a release from the Office of the Director General of Police, the police formed a special team to arrest the suspect. The arrest was made following a planned surveillance operation conducted by the Police District Dehra under the leadership of the Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Dadaseeba on the morning of May 28, 2025. According to the release, the team had been monitoring a suspect closely for several days, collecting intelligence and keeping him under surveillance. On Wednesday morning, the team raided the suspect's residence, took him into custody, and brought him to Police Station Dehra for interrogation. During the initial questioning, the accused was identified as Abhishek, son of Rajendra Singh, resident of Sukahar, District Kangra, approximately 18 years old, and reportedly a college dropout, as per the Office of the Director General of Police release. Upon checking Abhishek's mobile phone, the police found sensitive and objectionable content, which falls under the purview of Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). A case has been registered under relevant sections at Police Station Dehra, and the accused has been arrested. Further legal proceedings are being carried out as per the law. Himachal Police appealed to the public to immediately report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station or the police control room. Your vigilance is the strongest pillar of our collective security. Earlier, on May 22, Himachal Police attached movable and immovable properties worth Rs 2.65 crores belonging to three drug offenders involved in various Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act cases as part of its strict campaign against drug trafficking. According to a release from the Office of the Director General of Police, Himachal Pradesh, in the first case, Kangra Police initiated the seizure proceeding of property worth Rs 1,59 crore from the accused, from whom 1.246 kilograms of charas were recovered in Dharmsala. The accused, identified as Sanjay Kumar, had a history of previous cases under the NDPS Act and IPC. The accused had accumulated illegal wealth, including three residential houses valued at Rs 1,55,03,700, and four vehicles. The Kangra Police also attached property worth Rs 1.06 crores in a case relating to the seizure of 241 grams of gold, 1207 grams of silver jewellery, and Rs 44,580 in cash on April 11, 2024. The police had also arrested the accused, Pawan Kumar, and his wife, Neena. (ANI)
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Indian Express
Customs nabs foreign national smuggling cocaine-filled pellets worth Rs 8.65 crore in stomach from Mumbai airport
The Mumbai Customs department Sunday arrested a foreign national at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport for allegedly trying to smuggle cocaine worth Rs 8.65 crore into India. The passenger had concealed the drugs inside his body, said officers. According to the Customs, on the intervening night of May 24 and 25, based on spot profiling, one foreigner came under their radar. The passenger had arrived in Mumbai on the Uganda Airlines flight UR430. 'Upon questioning, the passenger exhibited signs of nervousness and uneasiness. Further examination and medical investigation revealed that the passenger had swallowed multiple, yellow-coloured pellets, which were later found to contain a coloured crumbled substance purported to be cocaine,' said a Customs official. After following due legal process, Customs officers Wednesday seized the contraband purported to be cocaine, having a net weight of 866 grams, the Customs department stated. The accused passenger was placed under arrest under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS). Efforts are being made to apprehend his associates to whom he was supposed to deliver the contraband. Customs officials are also checking if he had similarly smuggled drugs in the past. As per government norms, 100 grams of cocaine is a commercial quantity, and the accused foreigner was carrying a considerable quantity for smuggling purposes, knowing that it was a banned drug. If convicted of smuggling a commercial quantity of drugs, the accused may be sentenced to imprisonment up to 20 years. Earlier, in April, Customs department officials arrested three men and two women at the Mumbai airport while they were trying to allegedly smuggle hydroponic weed worth around Rs 30 crore from Bangkok. All were residents of Mumbai and travelling on different flights, the Customs officials had said. The arrested suspects faced serious charges under the NDPS Act, as commercial quantities of drugs had been seized from them.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Time of India
FIR against 31 after rave party busted in Bengaluru
BENGALURU: Karnataka police booked 31 people on Sunday and recovered 3gms of cocaine, 5gms of hydro-ganja, 60gms of hashish, and a small quantity of ganja from a rave party organised at a farmhouse on Bengaluru's outskirts, near Devanahalli. The party was held to celebrate the birthday of Maza Sharif, a 26-year-old operations manager at a private company. Sharif found the house online and rented it from owner Syed Asad. Those attending the party were Sharif's friends and aged between 24 and 30 years. The party began Saturday night. Police conducted the raid at 5am under the supervision of DCP (North-East) Sajeeth V J. Bloods samples have been taken of all the 31 booked and sent for testing. A case has been registered under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act," Sajeeth said.
