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NCB seizes first Captagon consignment worth Rs 182 crore under Operation RAGEPILL Amit Shah announces

NCB seizes first Captagon consignment worth Rs 182 crore under Operation RAGEPILL Amit Shah announces

Home Minister Amit Shah announced that India’s Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has seized the first-ever consignment of Captagon, dubbed the “Jihadi Drug,” valued at Rs 182 crore. The operation, named “Operation RAGEPILL,” targeted a shipment destined for the Middle East, and included the arrest of a foreign national. Shah said the bust reflects the Modi government’s commitment to a “Drug-Free India,” with pledges to stop both incoming and outgoing drug flows that use Indian territory as a transit route.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 16 May 2026
US strikes alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific killing two as campaign toll tops 192

US strikes alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific killing two as campaign toll tops 192

The US military says it struck another alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific, killing two people and leaving one survivor. SOUTHCOM linked the attack to “known narco-trafficking routes” and said the US Coast Guard was notified for search and rescue. The action, part of the administration’s broader campaign targeting Latin America smuggling networks, has pushed the reported death toll to at least 192. Critics and legal experts dispute the evidence, saying strikes may amount to extrajudicial killings.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026

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Bangladesh and Pakistan sign anti narcotics MoU to share intelligence and stage joint operations

Bangladesh and Pakistan sign anti narcotics MoU to share intelligence and stage joint operations

Bangladesh and Pakistan have signed an anti narcotics cooperation MoU to intensify joint action against drug trafficking and money laundering. The pact centers on intelligence sharing, coordinated operations, and joint training of officials, along with research exchange. By targeting drug networks and tightening border control, both countries aim to strengthen their security partnership and disrupt cross border criminal flows.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 10 May 2026
Mehbooba Mufti slams bulldozer justice in drug cases warning innocent families face punishment

Mehbooba Mufti slams bulldozer justice in drug cases warning innocent families face punishment

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti condemned “bulldozer justice” in Jammu and Kashmir, saying administration actions in drug trafficking cases punish entire families for crimes committed by individuals. She argued that only those involved should be jailed, while raising concerns about demolition of homes and alleged collective punishment. Mufti also questioned the administration’s conduct, citing broader corruption in recruitment.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 9 May 2026
Dawood associate Salim Dola sent to NCB custody until May 8 after Istanbul deportation

Dawood associate Salim Dola sent to NCB custody until May 8 after Istanbul deportation

Mohammad Salim Dola, a close associate of fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim and an INTERPOL Red Notice subject, was produced before Mumbai’s Killa Court after being deported from Istanbul. The court remanded him to NCB custody until May 8 in connection with a 2023 narcotics case. Investigators expect his interrogation to reveal wider international links to Dawood’s drug syndicate.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 4 May 2026
Anantnag bulldozer demolishes property worth Rs 1 crore tied to suspected drug peddler

Anantnag bulldozer demolishes property worth Rs 1 crore tied to suspected drug peddler

Anantnag Police in south Kashmir, supported by the civil administration, demolished an allegedly illegal property valued at about Rs 1 crore in Bijbehara. The property is linked to suspected drug peddler Sajad Rather as part of a broader crackdown on drug trafficking and anti-national activities across the region.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 2 May 2026

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Drug trafficker Salim Dola used Bulgarian passport and fake name Hamza in Turkiye officials say

Drug trafficker Salim Dola used Bulgarian passport and fake name Hamza in Turkiye officials say

Absconding drug trafficker Mohammad Salim Dola was arrested in Turkiye while living under the alias “Hamza,” officials said, using a Bulgarian passport whose validity is now under investigation. Linked to Dawood Ibrahim, Dola is alleged to be a key supplier in a major mephedrone seizure. He was brought back to India after an Interpol Red Notice.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 1 May 2026
India and Turkiye move fast to deport accused fentanyl trafficker Dola

India and Turkiye move fast to deport accused fentanyl trafficker Dola

India and Turkiye’s security cooperation is highlighted by the swift deportation of narco-trafficker Salim Ismailbhai Dola. Wanted by Indian authorities, Dola was arrested in Turkiye after India shared key information and a Red Corner Notice, with Turkish agencies actively supporting the operation. The case is linked to a major fentanyl seizure.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 30 Apr 2026
NCB busts heroin trafficking network in Manipur seizing Rs 8 5 crore worth of drugs

NCB busts heroin trafficking network in Manipur seizing Rs 8 5 crore worth of drugs

The Narcotics Control Bureau Imphal Zonal Unit, with Assam Rifles and Manipur Police, seized heroin worth ₹8.5 crore in Churachandpur district. Two people were arrested during the operation. Investigators said the drugs originated from Myanmar, targeting trafficking routes along the Indo-Myanmar border. Authorities say further action will continue to make Manipur drug free.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 28 Apr 2026
Amit Shah Hails Deportation of Dawood Drug Empire Associate Salim Dola

Amit Shah Hails Deportation of Dawood Drug Empire Associate Salim Dola

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said India has zero tolerance for drug syndicates and their “kingpins” after Salim Dola, described as a key figure behind Dawood Ibrahim’s drug empire, was deported to India. Shah highlighted the role of narcotics agencies and framed the move as part of a wider crackdown on narcotics networks.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 28 Apr 2026

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Bus bombing in southwestern Colombia kills 13 and injures 38 amid spiraling drug violence

Bus bombing in southwestern Colombia kills 13 and injures 38 amid spiraling drug violence

A bus explosion in southwestern Colombia has killed 13 people and injured 38, including several children. The army chief said the incident was a terrorist act tied to escalating violence linked to drug trafficking. Authorities blame dissident armed groups, while the government pledges a firm response, as attacks in the region continue to mount.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 26 Apr 2026
Kolkata Airport customs seizes Rs 36 lakh marijuana hidden in edible pouches

Kolkata Airport customs seizes Rs 36 lakh marijuana hidden in edible pouches

Kolkata customs officials seized marijuana worth about Rs 36 lakh from a passenger arriving from Bangkok. The drugs were concealed in vacuum-sealed packets hidden inside edible item pouches placed in checked-in baggage. Officials say the find underscores ongoing anti-trafficking efforts, with a similar case reported recently from Ahmedabad.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 26 Apr 2026
US confirms deadly strike on suspected drug vessel as deaths rise past 180 in Eastern Pacific

US confirms deadly strike on suspected drug vessel as deaths rise past 180 in Eastern Pacific

The US military says it conducted a “lethal kinetic strike” on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific, killing two people. US Southern Command claims the boat was linked to designated terrorist organizations and traveling along known narcotics routes, with intelligence confirming drug trafficking involvement as part of the broader anti–“narco-terrorists” campaign in Latin America.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 25 Apr 2026
Two CIA Officers Killed in Mexico Crash After Drug Lab Raid US Sources Confirm

Two CIA Officers Killed in Mexico Crash After Drug Lab Raid US Sources Confirm

Two CIA officers were reportedly among four people killed in a vehicle crash in northern Mexico as they returned from an operation that targeted a clandestine drug lab. A U.S. official and others familiar with the matter say two Mexican investigators were also killed. Accounts from US and Mexican sources reportedly differ, adding uncertainty to the incident’s timeline and circumstances.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026

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