drug trafficking
Joint Operation Success: 500kg Ganja Seized in Interstate Drug Trafficking Bust
Oct 23, 2025 01:38 am CST
In a coordinated effort, Telangana's EAGLE unit and NCB Ranchi Division intercepted a truck in Jharkhand, seizing 500kg of ganja being transported from Odisha to Uttar Pradesh. After a night-long pursuit across state borders, authorities apprehended one suspect while two receivers from Varanasi remain at large in this significant interstate drug trafficking operation.
British Grandmother to Return Home After Decade on Indonesia's Death Row for Drug Trafficking
Oct 21, 2025 07:54 pm CST
Indonesia has agreed to repatriate Lindsay Sandiford, a British grandmother who has spent over a decade on death row for cocaine trafficking. The seriously ill prisoner, now in her late 60s, will return to the UK following an agreement signed between Indonesian and British officials. This repatriation continues Indonesia's recent trend of releasing high-profile foreign drug offenders despite maintaining some of the world's toughest narcotics laws.
US Military Strikes Colombian Rebel Drug Vessel: Escalating Tensions in US-Colombia Relations
Oct 20, 2025 02:29 am CST
The US military has attacked a Colombian rebel vessel in international waters, killing three crew members, as President Trump announces the suspension of all financial aid to Colombia. This incident represents a significant deterioration in US-Colombia relations, with President Petro and Trump exchanging accusations over drug trafficking policies and military operations in South American waters.
Major Drug Bust: Rs 3 Crore Worth of Codeine-Laced Cough Syrup Seized in Uttar Pradesh
Oct 20, 2025 01:54 am CST
Authorities in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh have intercepted a major drug trafficking operation, seizing 1.19 lakh bottles of codeine-containing cough syrup worth Rs 3 crore. Three suspects from Madhya Pradesh were arrested while transporting the contraband from Ghaziabad to Jharkhand, cleverly concealed among snack cartons to evade detection. The seizure highlights ongoing efforts to combat pharmaceutical drug trafficking under the NDPS Act.
Massive 20 Kg Ketamine Seizure on South Korea's Jeju Island Prompts International Investigation
Oct 17, 2025 02:31 am CST
South Korean authorities have launched an extensive investigation after a volunteer discovered 20 kilograms of ketamine worth $4.2 million on Jeju Island's Gwangchigi Beach. The Jeju Coast Guard has formed a special task force and is collaborating with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to trace the origin of this significant drug shipment that appears to have drifted in from the sea, highlighting concerns about international drug trafficking in the region.
Trump Confirms Authorization of CIA Covert Operations in Venezuela to Combat Drug Trafficking
Oct 16, 2025 06:21 am CST
Former US President Donald Trump has confirmed authorizing CIA covert operations in Venezuela, citing concerns about drug trafficking into the United States. The acknowledgment follows reports from The New York Times about the classified directive, marking a significant escalation in US pressure on President Nicolas Maduro's government. Trump claimed the operations target drug routes after maritime interdiction proved successful.
Pakistani Drug Trafficker Who Escaped Nepal Jail Arrested at India-Bangladesh Border
Oct 13, 2025 02:42 am CST
A 65-year-old Pakistani woman suspected of drug trafficking, Louis Nighat Akhtar Bhano, was arrested in South Tripura after allegedly escaping from a Nepal prison during recent unrest. Authorities believe she intended to cross into Bangladesh. Bhano was previously serving a 15-year sentence in Kathmandu for possessing brown sugar and is among thousands who escaped during Nepal's September 2025 mass jailbreaks.
Trump's Escalating Conflict with Venezuela: Potential Military Action Against Maduro Regime
Oct 08, 2025 04:20 am CST
President Trump has declared an "armed conflict" with drug cartels, potentially setting the stage for increased military action against Venezuela's Maduro government. With US naval strikes already claiming lives, deployment of F-35 warplanes to Puerto Rico, and reports of possible CIA involvement, analysts suggest a 50-50 chance of direct action against Maduro before year's end despite growing congressional opposition.
From Hero to Villain: Former NSG Commando Who Fought 26/11 Terrorists Arrested as Drug Kingpin
Oct 03, 2025 02:25 pm CST
A former National Security Guard commando who participated in counter-terrorism operations during the 2008 Mumbai attacks has been arrested as the mastermind behind a major marijuana trafficking network in Rajasthan. Bajrang Singh was apprehended with 200kg of marijuana after a two-month investigation by authorities, highlighting the dramatic fall from national hero to criminal kingpin.
Trump Declares "Armed Conflict" with Drug Cartels: Legal Justification for Military Strikes off Venezuela Coast
Oct 03, 2025 06:15 am CST
President Trump has officially notified Congress that the United States is engaged in a "non-international armed conflict" with drug cartels, justifying recent deadly military strikes on suspected drug boats near Venezuela. The controversial designation raises significant legal questions about presidential authority and the application of war powers against non-state actors in maritime drug interdiction operations.