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Time of India
3 hours ago
- Time of India
Police arrest 139 in 24-hour operation targeting drugs and organised crime
New Delhi: Delhi Police arrested 139 narco-offenders in a 24-hour operation across 15 districts, under Operation Kavach 8.0. Over 1,000 simultaneous raids were conducted resulting in a haul of illegal drugs, liquor, arms, and contraband items, along with the registration of multiple cases under various legal provisions. According to police, the operation was carried out from 6 pm on June 18 to 6 pm on June 19. "A total of 133 cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act were registered, with the arrest of 139 drug offenders. Seized substances included 90.3 grams of heroin, 25.9 kg of ganja, 3.32 grams of cocaine, 4.63 grams of MDMA, 20.08 grams of amphetamine, and 12 buprenorphine tablets," Special Commissioner of Police (Crime) Devesh Chandra Srivastva said. The operation, executed by 350 police teams comprising personnel from all 15 districts, also led to action on several other fronts, including the arrest of 224 people in 217 cases under the Delhi Excise Act. Police seized 47,476 quarters of illicit liquor, 125 beer bottles, and 158 beer cans. Additionally, 30 individuals were arrested in 29 cases under the Arms Act. In 28 cases under the Gambling Act, 55 people were arrested and cash was recovered. A total of 5,682 individuals were taken into preventive custody, and 494 vehicles were seized under Section 66 of the Delhi Police Act. Also, 2,031 violators were prosecuted under COTPA (Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act. while one person was arrested with 469 e-cigarettes and 1.71 lakh prohibited foreign cigarettes.
Hindustan Times
13 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Nigerian woman held with ₹5 crore drugs on Delhi-Mumbai bus
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has recovered drugs valued at nearly ₹5 crore from a Nigerian woman travelling on a bus from Delhi to Mumbai, an official said on Friday. The intended receiver of the drugs – methamphetamine and ecstasy – was also apprehended in the follow-up action, he said. The banned substances were concealed in food packets (oats) and juice tetra packs, the official said. Acting on specific intelligence, DRI officials trailed a bus coming from Delhi for about 50 km near Mumbai before intercepting the woman in the early hours of Thursday. The team from the country's premier anti-smuggling unit recovered 2.56 kg of methamphetamine and 584 grams of ecstasy tablets, collectively valued at about ₹5 crore, he said. Methamphetamine and ecstasy are popular at rave parties for their stimulant effects. The Nigerian national has been arrested under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, the official said, adding a probe is underway.
Time of India
13 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
Smugglers exploit delays at opiod assisted treatment centre amid misuse of Pregabalin
ROPAR: Delays and overcrowding at the Outpatient Opioid Assisted Treatment (OOAT) centre in Ropar have sparked serious concerns. Drug smugglers are reportedly exploiting the chaos to openly sell banned drugs to recovering addicts. Notably, a pilot project for digitised patient registration is underway at the centre. According to on-ground investigations by TOI, patients queued up for hours to get medicines, with some often returning empty-handed due to delayed registrations. The resulting frustration has created a vacuum that smugglers are filling with illegal sales of high-dose 'Pregabalin' capsules - a medicine often misused by addicts despite its sale being prohibited without a prescription. "Although Pregabalin is yet to be covered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, its usage has been restricted, especially the high dosage, and it cannot be given without a doctor's prescription. It falls under the category of 'sedative'. We will get the matter checked and take appropriate action against anyone involved in this," said Gulneet Singh Khurana, SSP, Ropar. "The recovering addicts, failing to get medicines, can take an overdose of Pregabalin to get immediate relief from pains. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The patient can also get addicted to Pregabalin. Only buprenorphine is the appropriate drug to treat the addicted patients under the supervision of a doctor. Consumption of such drugs without medical guidance can prove dangerous for recovering addicts who may become addicted to it," said a Ropar psychiatrist. Outside the Ropar OOAT centre, smugglers were found selling 300 mg Pregabalin capsules for Rs 200 to Rs 300 per strip of 10. When approached by this TOI reporter as a decoy customer, one smuggler said: "I only have two strips left as all others have been sold out. Each costs Rs 250. If you want both these strips, I'll give you each for Rs 230." However, the final deal was struck for Rs 200 per strip. A recovering addict in the queue shared his ordeal while assuming TOI reporter to be just another patient. "I have been standing for hours, but my turn still hasn't come. A day before yesterday, I returned empty-handed as the window closed before I could register," he said. Health officials fear the situation could snowball into a major crisis if immediate steps were not taken. They are now urging the simplification of the digital portal and the deployment of more human resource to manage patient inflow. "In Punjab, Pregabalin was once commonly used by veterinarians to treat horses for nerve pain. Its popularity among addicts, who call it 'Ghode Wale Capsules' (capsules for horses), stems from its intense psychoactive effects. Despite its medical use for nerve pain, epilepsy, anxiety disorders, and opioid withdrawal, the misuse of Pregabalin, particularly the 150mg and 300mg doses, has escalated in Punjab. These formulations are widely known among addicts by the street name 'Signature', referring to a popular brand," said a doctor. In Sept last year, all district magistrates in Punjab banned the sale and stocking of Pregabalin above 75mg to tackle its misuse, and the crackdown targeted wholesalers, medical shops, and even hospital pharmacies. Following this, Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav directed district police chiefs to enforce the ban strictly and conduct regular inspections. However, without a legal classification under the NDPS Act, enforcement remains a challenge.
NDTV
14 hours ago
- NDTV
Nigerian Woman Caught With Rs 5 Crore Drugs Hidden In Food Packs
New Delhi: In a significant operation, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has arrested a Nigerian national and seized narcotic substances worth approximately Rs 5 crore from her possession while she was travelling by bus from Delhi to Mumbai. According to an official statement from the DRI, the operation was based on specific intelligence inputs indicating that a Nigerian female was suspected to be transporting narcotic substances. DRI Mumbai officers mounted late-night surveillance and tracked the suspect for nearly 50 kilometres before intercepting her, along with her baggage. "Acting on specific intelligence regarding a Nigerian female suspected to be carrying narcotic substances from Delhi to Mumbai by bus, officers of DRI Mumbai mounted surveillance late at night and trailed her for approximately 50 km. The suspect was then intercepted along with her baggage," the DRI said in a statement. Upon examination of her luggage, officials discovered a sophisticated concealment method. Several food items, including oat packets and juice tetra packs, were used to hide a total of 2.56 kilograms of crystalline methamphetamine and 584 grams of ecstasy (MDMA) tablets. The contraband was confirmed by using a Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Field Test Kit, which tested positive for amphetamine-type stimulants. Following the woman's arrest, the DRI launched a follow-up operation and successfully apprehended the intended recipient of the consignment, adding another layer of success to the coordinated interdiction. "The contraband, valued at approximately Rs 5 crore in the international illicit market, has been seized. The Nigerian national has been arrested under relevant provisions of the NDPS Act, 1985. Further investigation is in progress," the DRI said. Authorities said the operation highlights the vigilance and proactive enforcement by DRI officers in disrupting transnational narcotics trafficking networks. Investigators are now probing the wider drug distribution network connected to the accused, with possible international links under scrutiny.
India Gazette
14 hours ago
- India Gazette
DRI seizes meth, ecstasy worth Rs 5 crore in Mumbai; Nigerian woman arrested
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 20 (ANI): Acting on specific intelligence, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Mumbai, intercepted a Nigerian woman suspected of transporting narcotic substances from Delhi to Mumbai by bus. The operation, conducted late at night, involved a 50-kilometre surveillance trail before the woman was stopped and her baggage checked. 'Upon examination of her luggage, officers recovered food packets (oats) and juice tetra packs containing a crystalline substance and tablets. Laboratory testing using the NDPS Field Test Kit confirmed the substances to be 2.56 kilograms of methamphetamine and 584 grams of ecstasy tablets.' DRI said in a statement on Thursday. In a follow-up operation, the person who was to receive the consignment was also apprehended. The seized narcotics are valued at around Rs 5 crore in the international illegal drug market. The Nigerian national has been taken into custody under the relevant provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. Further investigation is currently underway. In a separate incident on May 11 this year, DRI officials in Mumbai, acting on specific intelligence, intercepted a male passenger--a Chadian national--who had arrived from Addis Ababa. During a personal search, gold bars of foreign origin were found cleverly concealed within the heels of his slippers. The total weight of the seized gold was 4,015 grams, with an estimated value of Rs 3.86 crore. In his voluntary statement, the passenger admitted to smuggling the gold to evade customs duties. The gold was seized, and he was arrested under the provisions of the Customs Act of 1962. Further investigation was launched into the matter. Earlier in April, DRI officials also apprehended an Indian male passenger at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) in Delhi. He was found carrying two kilograms of gold bars, valued at approximately Rs 1.91 crore. The agency seized the smuggled gold, and legal proceedings were initiated under the Customs Act. (ANI)
