NARCOTICS DETECTION
Customs department warns against new parcel fraud:'Drug was found in your parcel, will inform police'; how to save yourself from this fraud
New parcel scam: The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has stated that several people complained to them about a fake parcel scam being conducted in the name of customs. In this scam you get a call from a fake officer informing you that cocaine or other drugs have been found in a parcel with your name. Read to know more about this scam and how to stay safe.
DRI seizes contrabands worth Rs 3,500 cr in FY 24; narcotic drugs, gold major contributors
Revenue Intelligence officers seized contrabands worth Rs 3,500 crore in FY 2023-24, with narcotic drugs and gold seizures constituting a major chunk. Infiltration of supply chains is a significant challenge in curbing smuggling. DRI detected 623 smuggling cases, averaging 2 cases per day. DRI seized 1,658 kg of gold.
Sniffing Out Danger: How dogs are helping Delhi Police combat bomb threats
Delhi Police's K-9 squad, comprising specially trained dogs like Remo, Gabbar, Loafer, and Lucy, played a crucial role in sanitizing schools amidst bomb threats. These dogs, including Labradors, German Shepherds, and Belgian Shepherds, are integral to the bomb detection teams, sniffing out threats and critical areas. With over 100 skilled handlers and emotional retirements like Delta's, these canine heroes are not just working dogs but cherished companions in the fight against threats.
Fears about presence of drugs in Tamil Nadu proved right, alleges Governor Ravi
Governor R N Ravi confirms prevalence of drugs in Tamil Nadu due to international drug cartel's trafficking. AIADMK seeks investigation into dismissed party functionary's connection to ruling DMK. He appeals to the people, particularly the youth, for cooperation to tackle the drug menace.
53 incidents of use of drones for arms, narcotics smuggling from across border detected in 3 years: MoS Home
The general public in border areas have been sensitised and made aware of such UAVs and drone activities and their likely security implications. They are encouraged to inform about any such activities in the rear areas to the BSF as well as the local police, the minister said.
BSF shot down Pakistani drone carrying narcotics near International border in Punjab
During the initial search of the area, the BSF troops recovered a "drone (Quadcopter, DJI Matrice, 300 RTK) along with a consignment containing three packets of suspected narcotics, attached with the drone by the means of the iron ring, from the farming fields of Dhanoe Kalan village." The BSF said that four luminous strips were also found attached to the consignment for easy detection of smugglers.
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Most of the narcotic drugs are shipped in Pakistan, says Home Minister Amit Shah
All the government departments such as revenue, social welfare, education and culture should join hands with the health department in the drive against drugs, he said, adding that drug detection, network destruction, culprit detention and addict rehabilitation are the four pillars of the fight against narcotics.
Significant increase in seizures of drugs in India over past five years: UN narcotics watchdog
In the period 2017-2022, heroin seizures increased from 2,146 kg in 2017 to 7,282 kg in 2021. There has also been an increase of more than 70 per cent in seizures of opium, from 2,551 kg in 2017 to 4,386 kg in 2021, and a more than 90 per cent increase in seizures of cannabis, from 3,52,539 kg in 2017 to 6,75,631 kg in 2021.
Drones from across Pakistan border more than doubled in 2022: BSF DG
Quantifying the enormity of the drone menace, the DG said while the BSF detected about 79 drone flights along the India-Pakistan international border in 2020, it increased to 109 last year and "more than doubled at 266 this year".
Heroin seized on Iranian boat came from Pakistan, no terror linkage: NCB
The heroin, which is valued at Rs 1,000 crore in the international market, is believed to have originated from Pakistan via Afghanistan, officials said. Initial investigations suggest that the consignment was headed to Sri Lanka and a part of it was to be sent to India, they added.
India, US developing a multi-mode passive detection system
India and the US are working jointly to develop a multi-mode passive detection system, a dual-use technology that will help scan vehicles non-intrusively for identifying concealed arms, ammunition or narcotics, said outgoing Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) director general Kuldiep Singh.
Terrorists relying on cybercrime for funding since Covid-19: APG Report
The report also listed case studies from member countries, including India and Pakistan, involving money laundering and terrorist financing.
Railway Protection Force raises focus on intelligence, detective work
According to officials, there is a tendency among zonal railways to entrust non-mandated duties like conducting fact-finding enquires in public complaints not related to crime against passenger or railway property. The directive aims to correct this.
BSF launches intensive drive to detect possible cross-border tunnels from Pakistan: Officials
The BSF is manning about 192 km of IB and Line of Control (LoC) alongside the Army and is keeping a tight vigil to scuttle any attempt of infiltration of terrorists, smuggling of weapons and narcotics and drone activity from across the border, he said. Interacting with media persons visiting the International Border amid the ongoing operation, another BSF officer said they are checking the whole area manually and also using sophisticated gadgets to eliminate any threat.
National narco detection K9 pool to be raised with 70 dogs in first go
The pool of narcotics detection dogs (NDDs) will be raised in collaboration with the K9 (canine) cell of the Union home ministry, Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and counter-terrorist force National Security Guard (NSG).
Aryan Khan case: Midnight drama in Lucknow over Kiran Gosavi's 'surrender'
Lucknow witnessed high drama around midnight on Monday when Kiran Gosavi, the private detective from Mumbai who made headlines with his selfie with Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan after his arrest by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), announced that he would surrender at Mandiaon police station 'any moment.'
Drugs case: NCB says it doesn't see political affiliation or religion, dismisses 'motivated' allegations
A senior NCB official told media persons on Saturday that the two men, whom Malik had claimed as "outsiders" involved in the raid, were actually among the nine independent witnesses involved in the operation. He said the duo was not known to the NCB before October 2, when the raid was conducted.
Probe if India emerging as a 'preferred destination' for narcotics trade and consumption: Home Ministry
The counter-terrorist task force said following an order by the Ministry of Home Affairs, it took over the case filed against Machavaram Sudhakaran, Durga PV Govindaraju, Rajkumar P and others under the Indian Penal Code, Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, to probe the larger case of narco-terrorism.
Pooja Bhatt tweets on man in viral selfie with Aryan Khan, gets accused for putting informer's 'life at risk'; actress hits back
Bhatt had urged for the narrative to be changed from 'Bollywood villain' to 'private detective'.
Maharashtra: Five cops named in two FIRs against Param Bir Singh shunted to Local Arms unit
The FIRs were registered on the charges of extortion, cheating, forgery and kidnapping for ransom under the Indian Penal Code against Singh and other police officers at the Marine Drive police station in Mumbai and the Kopri police station in Thane.
WazirX says preparing response to ED notice, partners TRM Labs to detect crypto fraud
India’s largest crypto exchange WazirX says its partnership with TRM Labs, a blockchain intelligence company, will help it to monitor, investigate, and mitigate crypto fraud and financial crime on its platform.
Punjab govt to reward those who provide information that leads to drugs recovery
Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, who gave the go-ahead to the policy, said it is an important step towards motivating people to play a proactive role in helping the government crack down on drug smugglers and traffickers.
Punjab govt to reward those who provide information that lead to drugs recovery
Punjab on Wednesday announced a policy of rewarding those who provide information that leads to the recovery of drugs, with Chief Minister Amarinder Singh saying it will motivate people to play a proactive role in helping the government crackdown on smugglers.
The three-phase poll witnessed a state average of 82.04 per cent
The office of the CEO, Assam introduced automations in certain selected processes to manage the robust election process. Software applications were being put to use as a part of the Information Communication Technology (ICT) in order to ensure a free, fair and safe election.
Assam polls: Election Commission seizes Rs. 31.81 crores in Assam from February 26 to March 11
ECI stated Under the supervision of the Election Commission of India, round the clock vigilance has been maintained to enforce expenditure monitoring directions of ECI, in a bid to ensure a free, fair and safe election in Assam.
Pioneering paws: Indian Army using dogs to detect COVID-19 to cut time delay
Two dogs - two-year-old cocker spaniel Casper and one-year-old Jaya, a 'chippiparai', which is an indigenous breed from Tamil Nadu - have been trained to detect COVID-19 by sniffing samples of sweat and urine, senior Army officials said.
BSF detects tunnel along India-Pakistan international border in Jammu
The force has launched a major search operation in the area to look for other such hidden structures that aid infiltration even as it analyses the spotted structure that could have been used for aiding infiltration of terrorists and smuggling of narcotics and arms.
How India witnesses a massive spike in narcotic business after Covid lockdown restrictions ease
Police and narcotics control officers see this as a sign of desperation on the part of peddlers who have been sitting on piles of drugs since the lockdown was imposed on March 25.
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