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Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged Goa Police to lead the country's fight against narcotics and become the top force in tackling drug abuse. He highlighted Goa's AI-powered cyber fraud helpline, faster emergency response, and strong implementation of new criminal justice codes

Punjab Police busted a cross-border narcotics and illegal arms smuggling module in Amritsar, arresting two suspects and recovering 15 illegal pistols and 5 kg heroin. Police said the accused were linked to foreign-based handlers, while raids are underway to arrest two more suspects

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will begin a three-day Goa visit on September 5. He will review state-related matters, address narcotics concerns, inaugurate BJP’s Atal Bhavan, meet the party’s core committee, chair the Western Zonal Council and attend Goa Police’s President’s Colours ceremony

More than 26,500 people have been arrested and narcotics worth Rs 3,253 crore seized in Assam since 2021, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. He attributed the sustained crackdown to coordinated efforts by state police, central agencies and improved surveillance

Telangana has reported a 7.15 per cent rise in overall crime over the past three years, driven largely by organised crime, narcotics and traffic offences. While grave crimes, cybercrime and economic offences registered a decline, DGP CV Anand has directed officers to adopt data-driven strategies to counter emerging threats, with emphasis on organised networks and drug-related cases.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said the state is intensifying its fight against drug addiction and trafficking, similar to its campaign against Naxalism. He said MP Police are targeting narcotics syndicates as part of efforts to make India drug-free by 2029

Assam Police seized 344.38 kg of cannabis worth Rs 1.72 crore during an anti-narcotics operation in Udalguri district and arrested one person. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma praised the police, saying the illegal consignment never reached its intended destination

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar warned police against involvement in illegal activities, promising strict action against offenders. He also launched new forensic and patrol vehicles, announced a ₹10 lakh reward for a major drug bust, and pledged stronger anti-crime measures

Kerala will launch the next phase of Operation Toofan with central agencies and southern state police chiefs to curb drug trafficking. The campaign will target road, rail, air and water routes while tightening action against online narcotics networks and prescription drug misuse

Kerala Police arrested five alleged members of an international drug trafficking network accused of smuggling hybrid ganja from Thailand through airports. The operation followed a record seizure of over 17 kg of hybrid ganja in Ernakulam Rural district

Union Home Minister Amit Shah instructed officials to closely monitor demographic changes in border districts and strengthen measures against infiltration, drones, and narcotics. He also called for coordinated inter-agency action, zero tolerance for encroachment, and improved financial crime surveillance

B. Sumathi, a senior IPS officer, has taken charge as Police Commissioner of Malkajgiri Commissionerate. She prioritised tackling crimes against women and children, cybercrime, narcotics control, citizen security, and traffic management.

Customs officials at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport seized around 3 kg of hydroponic marijuana from a woman arriving from Bangkok. The passenger was detained, and investigations are underway to trace the source and possible international links.

Telangana is introducing a real-time digital portal to track narcotics, psychotropic substances, vaccines, and anti-cancer drugs. The system, featuring mandatory QR codes, ensures instant reporting, prevents grey market diversion, and empowers consumers to verify the authenticity of critical medications.

With tighter border security, the Dawood Syndicate is allegedly shifting to large-scale domestic meth production in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. Agencies, including the Central Bureau of Narcotics, have seized major consignments, exposing extensive interstate networks

The Hyderabad Task Force arrested two drug peddlers in Attapur on Friday and seized MDMA and OG worth Rs 1 lakh. Police said the accused procured the narcotics from a Bengaluru-based supplier, who is currently absconding.

Under Operation NARCOS, RPF Secunderabad has seized narcotics worth Rs 5.79 crore and arrested 107 people in 88 incidents this year. The division strengthened train surveillance and coordinated with NCB, marking a significant rise in arrests and seizures compared to 2024

Rachakonda Police busted an interstate drug racket near Abdullapurmet, Hyderabad, seizing marijuana worth Rs 6.2 crore and arresting a truck driver from Rajasthan. The contraband, sourced from Malkangiri forests in Odisha, was meant for Rajasthan. A wider probe is underway

In a decisive move against drug trafficking, Sangareddy police burnt 583 kgs of ganja, along with alprazolam and MDMA, at a chemical facility in Pashamylaram. The disposal was carried out in line with environmental protocols and witnessed by SP Paritosh Pankaj and senior officers.

Warangal Police, in coordination with Khanapur police, seized around 750 kg of ganja valued at Rs. 3.81 crore and arrested four persons in connection with an interstate smuggling racket. The contraband was hidden in a forest area near Chilakamma Nagar following police vehicle inspections.