NCB cracks major India-Myanmar drug syndicate; key Myanmar-based kingpin Chintuang arrestedThe Narcotics Control Bureau has arrested Thancintuang, a key Myanmar-based drug trafficker. He is a major supplier of Methamphetamine and ...
17 May, 2026, 08.16 PM IST
From 'pure milk' to Scotch: Bihar’s secret language of liquorBihar's decade-old alcohol ban has not stopped drinking. Instead, it has fueled a secret delivery system. Coded words like 'pure milk' and ...
30 Apr, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
US military says it killed three people in latest Caribbean boat strikeU.S. forces conducted a strike on a boat in the Caribbean, resulting in the deaths of three individuals identified as illicit drug smuggler...
20 Apr, 2026, 08.01 AM IST
Crypto, stablecoins being used to fund drug, gold smuggling racket: DRI reportSmugglers are increasingly using cryptocurrencies for illegal payments and to move crime proceeds. Stablecoins like USDT are now replacing ...
05 Dec, 2025, 12.06 AM IST
India, Tanzania join forces to combat drug trafficking with new MoUIndia's home ministry approved an MoU between its Narcotics Control Bureau and Tanzania’s Drugs Control and Enforcement Authority to tackle...
17 Feb, 2025, 10.29 PM IST
Whiff of Chinese crime syndicates in Northeast's drug problemIndia's northeastern states are witnessing an influx of drugs originating from Myanmar, linked to Chinese entities and insurgent groups lik...
28 Aug, 2024, 08.29 PM IST
DRI seizes contrabands worth Rs 3,500 cr in FY 24; narcotic drugs, gold major contributorsRevenue Intelligence officers seized contrabands worth Rs 3,500 crore in FY 2023-24, with narcotic drugs and gold seizures constituting a m...
20 Jun, 2024, 12.35 PM IST
BSF hits a century, shoots down 100 Pakistani drones in 2023In a notable achievement, the Border Security Force has successfully intercepted and neutralized 100 Pakistani drones attempting to smuggle...
26 Dec, 2023, 12.41 PM IST
Intergovernmental coop essential to crack down on masterminds behind smuggling, illicit trade: FMFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized the need for collaboration between governments to exchange "actionable information" in order...
30 Oct, 2023, 03.51 PM IST
Terrorists relying on cybercrime for funding since Covid-19: APG ReportThe report also listed case studies from member countries, including India and Pakistan, involving money laundering and terrorist financing.
01 Sep, 2022, 12.20 AM IST
Recent increase in smuggling in the North East can be due to economic distress insinuated by Covid: FICCI CommitteeVarious battalions of the forces intercepted smugglers transporting the illicit consignments using bikes, cars and trucks while hiding them...
06 Sep, 2020, 08.33 PM IST
Indian companies’ supply of heroin chemical helping fund Afghan Taliban: Narco bodyA report has expressed concern at single largest seizure of illicit acetic anhydride in Noida in October 2018, about 9,000 litres. “The che...
01 Mar, 2020, 12.01 PM IST
India shuns Pakistan, keeps it out of customs meetIndia has not extended an invitation to Pakistan for a two-day meeting starting in New Delhi on Tuesday where heads of Customs of at least ...
03 Dec, 2018, 12.43 PM IST
Smuggling, piracy hindering India's manufacturing growth: FicciThe market for contraband, smuggled and counterfeit goods is thriving in India and is today one of the biggest challenges faced by the dome...
22 Aug, 2017, 04.15 PM IST
Jawans to be sensitised on cross-border smuggling of drugs"The cross-border smuggling of drugs is a major area of concern for the government," a senior ministry official said.
25 Jun, 2016, 10.48 PM IST
Joint committee set up to check drug smuggling: GovernmentA joint committee comprising four ministries, including Home Affairs, Health and Finance, has been constituted.
26 Jun, 2015, 05.13 PM IST
Prescription drug abuse growing in India: UN reportThe UN report said in its annual report that governments in South Asia continue to respond strongly to the threat of drug trafficking and a...
05 Mar, 2014, 11.48 AM IST