Colombian authorities seized over 3.1 tons of cocaine hydrochloride during a major anti-narcotics operation in the Caribbean Sea. The Colombian Navy intercepted a speedboat carrying five suspects and confiscated cocaine worth more than $120 million, believed to be destined for Central America. Officials say the operation deals a major blow to transnational drug trafficking networks operating across the region.

Colombia seizes 3.1 tons of cocaine worth $120 million | major Caribbean drug bust

Colombia seizes 3.1 tons of cocaine worth $120 million | Major Caribbean drug bust

The Jammu and Kashmir Police has urged citizens, particularly those residing in border areas, to remain vigilant and share any information related to illegal drug activities in their localities. 

Jammu Police, BSF recover heroin worth Rs 12 crore near international border in drone drop bust

The US-led Americas Counter Cartel Coalition seeks to combat drug cartels through joint military action across Latin America. This is already raising fears of a new regional drug war that could escalate tensions. Violence, displacements and threats to sovereignty could follow

Americas Counter Cartel Coalition: Will the US drag Latin America into another needless ‘war on drugs’?

The woman at the Sydney airport was carrying two suitcases that contained nearly 40 kg of meth. The X-ray picked up something, after which a thorough search was carried out, revealing the bags of meth.

Sydney woman busted with $36.7mn worth of meth at airport

Spanish police have seized nearly 10 tonnes of cocaine in their largest ever maritime drug bust after intercepting a Europe bound cargo ship in the Atlantic. The Cameroon flagged vessel was carrying 9,994 kilos of cocaine hidden in salt shipments after departing Brazil. Thirteen crew members were arrested as part of an international operation supported by the DEA and the UK’s National Crime Agency. The ship was later towed to the Canary Islands after running out of fuel.


Spain Seizes 10 Tonnes of Cocaine in Record Atlantic Drug Bust | WION 

Colombian authorities have made their largest cocaine bust in a decade, confiscating 14 tonnes at its main Pacific port, as President Gustavo Petro continues to fight back against claims from the administration of United States President Donald Trump of his complicity in the drug trade.

Colombia Drug Bust: Colombian Police Make Largest Drug Bust in 10 Years 

The Narcotics Control Bureau and Chennai Customs have seized 5.618 kg of cocaine worth Rs 60 crore at Chennai airport, arresting two Indian nationals, Himanshu Shah and Sahil Attri, who arrived from Addis Ababa on Ethiopian Airlines. The accused, residents of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, are believed to be part of an international drug syndicate that traffics cocaine from Ethiopia to India. Further investigation revealed the involvement of a Nigerian national handling the distribution network in Delhi and an Indian member in Mumbai.



Chennai Drug Bust: Contrabands Worth ₹60 Crore Seized; NCB, Customs Conduct Joint Operations | WION

In an unusual incident, a drug dealer’s pet parrot helped reveal their illegal activities to police after it recited drug-related phrases taught by its owner.

Drug dealer’s talking parrot helps British cops uncover gang’s illegal activities - Here’s how

In one of the largest anti-narcotics operations in Europe, authorities have arrested 234 people across six countries, including Turkey, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, and Spain. Over 21 tonnes of drugs were seized in the multi-national crackdown targeting organized crime and drug-trafficking networks. Officials are calling it an "unprecedented" blow to international cartels.

Europe's biggest drug bust: 234 arrested in coordinated raids

According to Gloucestershire Constabulary, four arrests have been made following the drug bust:  30-year-old Kirsty Sansum, along with 29-year-old John Rogers, 28-year-old Kingsley Williams, and 30-year-old Aaron Russell.

Female drug dealer gains fans over internet after police shares ‘glamourous’ mugshot

Three members of a gang responsible for what is believed to be the largest drug smuggling operation ever detected in the UK were jailed on Friday. A judge at Manchester Crown Court in north-west England jailed Sohail Qureshi, 64, for 25 years after he was convicted of plotting to import heroin, cocaine and cannabis.

Three more jailed in UK's biggest drugs bust

Australian police have scored the biggest cocaine bust in the country's history after seizing 2.3 tonnes of cocaine from a fishing boat that had broken down off the coast of Queensland.

Australian police seize $500mn cocaine, the biggest bust in its history, because a boat broke down

Recent incidents of Myanmarese/Rohingya fishing vessels poaching in the Andaman seas, within the Indian Exclusive Economic Zone, have led to increased surveillance by Indian agencies.

India: Meth seized from Myanmarese boat costs more than aircraft carrier Vikrant, built at a cost of $2.49bn

Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah on Tuesday (Oct 29) declared Sheikh Naim Qassem as its new chief after former leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed in Israeli strikes.

Top 10 world news: Hezbollah gets new chief; massive drug bust near Delhi, and more

India’s Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Tuesday (Oct 29) said that they had busted a clandestine methamphetamine manufacturing laboratory in Gautam Budh Nagar of Delhi-NCR (National Capital Region).

India's Narcotics Control Bureau busts secret meth lab near Delhi, reveals it has Mexican drug cartel link

When police in Portland, Oregon spotted a bag marked “Definitely not a bag full of drugs”, they were ‘definitely’ not convinced! When they opened it, they realised it was ‘definitely’ full of drugs.

Tale of a bag full of drugs marked ‘Definitely not a bag full of drugs’

Police busted the biggest-ever drug haul in Delhi worth Rs 5,820 crore (approx. $687 million) on Wednesday in the city’s Mahipalpur Extension. The drugs, Grade-A Colombian cocaine, with an overall weight of 602 kg were seized by Delhi police’s special cell on October 2.

Delhi drug bust: How police cracked biggest-ever cocaine haul targeted at college students, businessmen

The Delhi Police seized over 560 kg of cocaine worth nearly $267 million on Wednesday, making it the biggest drug bust in the national capital. The police arrested four men in connection with the drug bust after a raid in South Delhi's Mehrauli.

Biggest drug bust in Delhi: Cocaine worth over $250 million seized, four arrested

In a major drug bust, Spain seized drugs of over 25 million. 9 people were arrested in connection with the case. Watch to know more.

Spain police arrested nine people in connection with the drug case

Six tonnes of precursor chemicals from China were seized by Italian authorities, who found that it was meant for making the party drug ecstasy. The drugs captured in powder form from Milan airport are worth $678 million or 630 million euros, Italian customs said on Monday (July 1).

Major drug haul: Italy catches ecstasy chemical precursor from China worth $678mn 

President Ferdinand Marcos announced on Tuesday (April 16) that the Philippines has confiscated 1.8 tonnes of crystal methamphetamine, calling it a record-breaking seizure and the "right approach" in the fight against drugs.

Drug bust in Philippines: 1.8 tonne narcotics valued at $230 million found in van

At the heart of the Pune police's investigation into one of the largest mephedrone seizures in India is a suspect named Sandeep Dhunia, a British national of Indian origin.

Who is Sandeep Dhunia, alleged mastermind behind 1,800 kg Pune drug bust?

A shocking drug Menace has rocked two major cities in India. In a recent operation in Delhi, Pune authorities seized a huge amount of the banned drug commonly known as 'Meow meow'. Molly Gambhir brings more information in this report.

Gravitas | Meow meow drug worth over Rs. 2500 crores busted in Delhi, Pune

In an extensive two-day operation, law enforcement authorities uncovered a massive 1,100 kilogrammes of the banned drug Mephedrone (MD), commonly known as 'Meow Meow'.

Massive drug bust in India: 'Meow Meow' haul worth $300mn seized in Delhi, Pune raids

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