Drug Trafficking

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Realising that they had been found by the police, the duo made a bid to escape -- only to discover a "big, huge seal" was now blocking their way. (Representational Image)

Find out how a giant, angry seal helps Australian cops to bust international drug ring

Officers discovered an estimated USD 688,000 of illicit drugs hidden on the island.

13 Sep 2019 2:29 PM

The US has already declared Dawood Ibrahim a global terrorist running an international drug syndicate and sharing the gang's routes with Pakistan-based terror outfits. (Photo: PTI/File)

Pak trying to halt extradition of Dawood 's top aide to US: Sources

Jabir Motiwala was arrested in London in August 2018 on the charges of money laundering and drug trafficking.

02 Jul 2019 1:17 PM

The group produced and sold 6.34 kilos (14 pounds) of methamphetamine and 366 grammes of dimethylamylamine. (File Photo)

China sentences another Canadian to death for drug traffiicking

A Chinese court sentenced a second Canadian man to death for drug trafficking amid diplomatic tensions between Ottawa and Beijing.

30 Apr 2019 4:08 PM

A recent study revealed the value of cryptocurrencies stolen from exchanges and scammed from investors surged more than 400 percent in 2018 to about USD 1.7 billion.

Australia watchdog suspends two cryptocurrency exchanges for drug offences

Various estimates show cryptocurrency crime is on the rise globally, keeping pace with the market’s rapid growth.

08 Mar 2019 4:58 PM

Once the death penalty is scrapped, Malaysia will have the moral authority to fight for the lives of Malaysians facing death sentences abroad. (Representational Image)

Malaysia to abolish death penalty, says minister

Capital punishment in Malaysia is currently mandatory for murder, kidnapping, possession of firearms and drug trafficking.

11 Oct 2018 2:59 PM

The arrested accused were identified as, Bhure Singh alias Lamboo (34) and Sikander (36).(Representational image)

Two arrested for illegal smuggling of narcotics

The accused were identified as Bhure Singh and Sikander.

19 Jul 2018 5:53 AM

File photo of the then juvenile convict (Photo:PTI)

Gangster wanted in juvenile’s murder held

The accused was identified as Sunil Bihari, a resident of Sadat Bazar, who belongs to Nawada, Bihar.

13 Jun 2018 5:37 AM

A total of 106 capsules, containing 930 grams of pure South American cocaine, were recovered from the woman. (Representational Image/AFP)

Brazilian woman held for smuggling cocaine in 106 self-swallowed capsules

The woman was apprehended by the NCB sleuths on May 14, upon her arrival from Sao Paulo in Brazil, based on an intelligence input.

21 May 2018 11:55 AM

Efforts are on to apprehend the other members of the cartel and bust to break the entire network, added Mr. Yadav.

Drug cartel busted, cops seize 2.5 kg heroin

He started waiting for someone after waiting for sometime he was about to move police team surrounded and overpowered him.

02 May 2018 6:16 AM

Customs agents at Portugal's busiest airport found the drugs on the man's body, police said in a statement. (Photo: AFP)

Fake buttocks Charlie: Smuggler arrested with cocaine stuffed in rear

He was wearing ‘fake buttocks’ stuffed with cocaine under his swim trunks. He had also swallowed bags of cocaine.

14 Feb 2018 2:02 PM

Pappu used to illegally bring narcotic drugs from India and supply in different parts of the country, including Kathmandu. (Photo: File/Representational)

Indian national arrested in Nepal for drug trafficking

The Nepal Police nabbed Pappu Shah, a resident of Arariya district in Bihar, following information provided by another drug peddler.

04 Nov 2017 3:14 PM

The inspector’s involvement in drug trafficking came to light when the STF, set up by the Congress government to tackle the drug menace in the state, was analysing cases pertaining to large recoveries of narcotics in the last five years. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

Punjab cop arrested in drug trafficking case; arms, cash seized

Police seized 7 kgs of narcotics, including 4 kgs of heroin, one Italy-made 9 mm pistol, live cartridges and Rs 16.50 lakh in cash.

13 Jun 2017 11:34 AM

Heroin and ketamine seized by Delhi police. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Delhi police nabs four with drugs worth Rs 40 crores

Several mobile handsets, along with SIM cards used in drug trafficking, have also been recovered.

07 Jun 2017 3:37 PM

Pigeons have been used to carry messages for centuries (Photo: YouTube)

Pigeon being used for drug trafficking caught in Kuwait

Pigeons are being used for trafficking due to ability to fly long distances and carry 10 percent of their weight.

28 May 2017 6:03 PM

Police also seized electronic devices, drugs and weapons after searching six locations in four different districts of Berlin. (Photo: Representational/ File)

German police arrests 9 drug trafficking suspects, including 4 Islamist militants

Police did not provide further details about the profiles of the suspects or their possible intentions.

24 May 2017 9:25 PM

Government sources said that there are 5,817 registered Rohingya and Bangladeshi nationals often referred to as ‘Bihari Muslims’ in Jammu region. (Photo: AFP)

Jammu business lobby chief threatens refugees

Kashmir Economic Alliance chief Muhammad Yasin Khan says JCCI is silent over West Pakistan refugees.

09 Apr 2017 7:09 AM

Joint operation: Cops blame rats for missing marijuana from Nagpur warehouse

A senior officer blamed the furry rodents for the disappearance of a haul of drugs from a warehouse at Nagpur railway station.

22 Mar 2017 4:52 PM

He travelled to several places, including Mumbai, Hardwar and Rishikesh, before the police could lay their hands on him in Patna. (Representational image)

Techie, addicted to drugs, kills mother at Dwarka flat

Accused earlier arrested in Nepal and Mumbai in drug trafficking cases.

16 Mar 2017 5:18 AM

Brazilian court requests Pele's son's arrest for drug trafficking

Edinho played for years as a goalkeeper at Santos, his father's former club. He retired in 1999.

24 Feb 2017 8:35 PM

3.89 lakh kg drugs seized in 2016, 63% more than 2015

A total of 3,48,933 kg of drugs have been destroyed by drug law enforcement agencies between 2014 and 2016.

12 Feb 2017 1:11 PM

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