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Amritsar hotel ‘a hub’ for drug smuggling busted by police | Chandigarh News

Amritsar hotel ‘a hub’ for drug smuggling busted by police | Chandigarh News

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For five years, a prominent hotel in the heart of Amritsar allegedly served as a hub for drug smuggling, but the Batala police claim to have exposed the racket. Hotel Alpine, located on Ajit Nagar Road at Katra Ahluwalia, has been frozen by the Batala police after investigations revealed its alleged use in narcotics smuggling. Senior Superintendent of Police Suhail Qasim Mir said the hotel, valued at ₹4.5 crore, was not only built with drug money but also harboured a drug den in its infamous Room 103. “Room 103 was specifically reserved for drug smugglers and served as a base for coordinating heroin smuggling operations across the Indo-Pak border,” said Mir. Drugs smuggled from Pakistan were allegedly stored in the room before being distributed across Punjab. Evidence suggested the hotel management shielded the illicit activities, he added. The revelations stemmed from an investigation launched after the arrest of three drug smugglers by the Batala police in September last year near the Indo-Pak border, with 2.8 kg of heroin seized from them. The probe uncovered backward …

Five arrested for possession of four kg ganja near Tiruchendur

Five arrested for possession of four kg ganja near Tiruchendur

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The Tiruchendur police have arrested five persons for possession of 4 kg of ganja in their car. Following a tip off, the Tiruchendur police had taken up checking of vehicles near the Shanmugapuram Railway Gate. They stopped a car and searched it. The police found 4 kg of ganja in the vehicle. The accused were identified as A. Chellathurai, 26, and B. Kannan, 34, from Nanguneri in Tirunelveli district, M. Subburaj, 25, M. Marilingam, 24, and M. Vallivinayagam, 24, from TMB Colony in Thoothukudi district. Published – December 07, 2024 05:38 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Five arrested for possession of four kg ganja near Tiruchendur

Hyderabad police destroy narcotics worth ₹7.48 crore

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The Hyderabad City Police, under the Drug Disposal Committee chaired by CCS DCP N. Swetha, destroyed contraband drugs worth ₹7.48 crore on Thursday. The operation was conducted under the supervision of Hyderabad Police Commissioner C.V. Anand. The destroyed substances include 2,140.395 kg of ganja, 12,669 ml of hash oil, 540 alprazolam tablets, 19.34 grams of cocaine, four LSD blots, 177.75 grams of MDMA, and 70 grams of opium. The contraband, related to 208 NDPS cases registered between 2019 and 2024 across 36 police stations in Hyderabad, was disposed of through G.J. Multiclave (India) Pvt. Ltd., a biomedical waste management facility in Ranga Reddy district. Previously, drugs worth ₹3.08 crore linked to 118 cases were destroyed on June 19, 2024. Published – December 06, 2024 12:25 am IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Drug Smuggler Spends 5 Hours In River Along Indo-Bangladesh Border, Dies

Drug Smuggler Spends 5 Hours In River Along Indo-Bangladesh Border, Dies

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BSF spotted four persons attempting to cross the border. (Representational image) Kolkata: Border Security Force (BSF) claimed on Sunday that a notorious cross-border narcotics smuggler, out on bail, died after spending nearly five hours in the cold waters of the Ichhamati River along the Indo-Bangladesh Border (IBB). N K Pandey, DIG and spokesperson, South Bengal Frontier, BSF identified the accused as Babai Barai. He added that Babai Barai, along with an accomplice, was fished out from beneath a bed of water hyacinths in the river around 4 am and taken to the Angrail Border Outpost in West Bengal’s North 24-Parganas district. “At the BOP, they were provided with blankets and served hot tea. A fire was also lit, so they may warm themselves. After a while, Barai started feeling uncomfortable and was rushed to the nearest hospital where treatment began. However, he died during the process. The exact cause of death will only be known from the autopsy report,” said DIG Pandey. DIG Pandey added troops of the 5th Battalion, BSF, spotted four persons attempting …

Argentine prosecutors charge 3 people linked to the death of former One Direction star Liam Payne | World News

Argentine prosecutors charge 3 people linked to the death of former One Direction star Liam Payne | World News

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Nov 08, 2024 04:08 AM IST Argentine prosecutors charge 3 people linked to the death of former One Direction star Liam Payne BUENOS AIRES — Three people have been charged in connection with the death of Liam Payne, a former member of musical group One Direction who died after falling from the balcony of his hotel room in Buenos Aires last month, Argentine prosecutors said Thursday. Argentine prosecutors charge 3 people linked to the death of former One Direction star Liam Payne Prosecutor Andrés Madrea charged the three suspects, whose identities were not revealed, with ​​the crimes of “abandonment of a person followed by death” and “supplying and facilitating the use of narcotics,” the prosecutor’s office said. Madrea also requested their arrest to judge Laura Bruniard, who ruled the three cannot leave the country. Payne fell from his room’s balcony on the third floor of his hotel in the upscale neighborhood of Palermo, in the Argentine capital. His autopsy said he died from multiple injuries and external bleeding. Prosecutors also said that Payne’s toxicological exams …

Smuggling across border slumps as Bangladesh undergoes political turmoil | Latest News India

Smuggling across border slumps as Bangladesh undergoes political turmoil | Latest News India

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The smuggling of items such as narcotics, fake Indian currency notes (FICN) and gold from across the Indo-Bangla border has slumped over the past two and a half months, the period when Bangladesh was undergoing a political turmoil. Indo-Bangladesh land crossing at Birmur. There has been no sudden rise in infiltration even after allegations of massive attacks on Hindus in the neighbouring country. Data available with the Border Security Force (BSF) reveals that between August 1 and October 15 this year, at least 41,17 grams of narcotics was seized while they were being smuggled into India from Bangladesh, across the international border in south Bengal. The seizure amount was much higher, during the same period, in previous years. In 2022 and 2023 the BSF’s South Bengal Frontier seized around 19,934 grams and 10,602 grams narcotics, respectively. The smuggling of gold also witnessed a sudden dip from 24,980 grams in 2022 and 56,897 grams in 2023 to 20,475 grams in 2024 during the same two-and-a-half-month period. The border guarding agency seized around 70 kg of silver …

Narcotics brought from South America, ‘purified’ in Ankleshwar, say police – India TV

Narcotics brought from South America, ‘purified’ in Ankleshwar, say police – India TV

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Image Source : FILE PHOTO Representative Image The Delhi Police on Monday said that around 1,300 kg of drugs were brought from South American countries to a pharmaceutical company in Gujarat for purification before being supplied to the national capital. The shocking revelations come amid a series of drug busts in Delhi and Gujarat. As per the officials 1,289 kg of cocaine and 40 kg of hydroponic marijuana, worth more than Rs 13,000 crore, have been recovered from Gujarat and Delhi so far with the latest being the recovery of at least 518 kilograms of cocaine worth around Rs 5000 crore from Gujarat’s Ankleshwar on Sunday. The recovery was done after a joint operation of Gujarat and Delhi Police during which five people were also arrested. The officials added the new recovery was connected to the recovery of 700 kilograms of cocaine in Delhi. A day after the latest recovery of cocaine from Avkar Drugs Limited Company in Gujarat’s Ankleshwar, Delhi Police on Monday said the consignment was refined thereby mixing chemicals before being sent …

NCB, Gujarat ATS seize narcotics worth Rs 1,814 crore in Bhopal, days after Rs 5,000 cr Delhi drug haul – India TV

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Image Source : @SANGHAVIHARSH/X Joint team of NCB and Gujarat ATS raid drug factory in Bhopal In the latest development, the joint teams of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and Gujarat Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) raided a drug factory in Madhya Pradesh’s Bhopal and seized MD and materials used to manufacture MD, having a combined value of Rs 1,814 crores.  Informing about one of the biggest seizures, Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sangavi praised the teams for their “fight against drugs.” Sanghavi said, “Recently, they raided a factory in Bhopal and seized MD and materials used to manufacture MD, with a staggering total value of ₹1814 crores!” He added, “This achievement showcases the tireless efforts of our law enforcement agencies in combating drug trafficking and abuse. Their collaborative efforts are crucial in safeguarding the health and security of our society. The dedication of our law enforcement agencies is truly commendable. Let’s continue to support them in their mission to make India a safest and healthier nation!” Biggest-ever drug recovery in Delhi Notably, the development comes after an international …

Latest entertainment News, Live Updates Today September 17, 2024: Diddy’s Miami raid discovery: ‘Freak Off’ supplies, AR-15s, narcotics found by feds in home

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Sep 17, 2024 11:26 PM IST Welcome to the highlights platform for Hindustan Times. Follow the major news updates, headlines and breaking news stories from the world of entertainment right here. See the latest developments in Bollywood, Hollywood and track the big news stories of the day for September 17, 2024. Latest entertainment news on September 17, 2024: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was arrested in Manhattan on Monday, September 16, roughly six months after feds raided his luxurious mansions in Miami and Los Angeles. Get the latest news updates and breaking news stories from the world of entertainment. Track all the latest developments in Bollywood, Hollywood and more right here. Disclaimer: This is an AI-generated live blog and has not been edited by Hindustan Times staff.…Read More Follow all the updates here: Sep 17, 2024 11:26 PM IST Hollywood News Live Updates: Diddy’s Miami raid discovery: ‘Freak Off’ supplies, AR-15s, narcotics found by feds in home The indictment unsealed on Tuesday alleges that Diddy “subjected victims to physical, emotional, and verbal abuse,” forcing them to engage …

Diddy’s Miami raid discovery: ‘Freak Off’ supplies, AR-15s, narcotics found by feds in home | Hollywood

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According to the wide-ranging federal indictment unsealed on Tuesday, September 17, consequential details regarding the March raids of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Los Angeles and Miami pads have come to light. Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was arrested in Manhattan on Monday, September 16, roughly six months after feds raided his luxurious mansions in Miami and Los Angeles. (REUTERS) Federal officials reportedly seized “various Freak Off supplies, including narcotics and more than 1,000 bottles of baby oil and lubricant,” the document, obtained by Page Six, reveals. The indictment also notes that three AR-15s with “defaced serial numbers” and a drum magazine were discovered during the March investigation. Diddy, who was charged with three counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion; racketeering conspiracy; and transportation to engage in prostitution on Tuesday, is accused of pulling female individuals and male sex workers – at times in a drugged-up state – into sexual performances dubbed as “Freak Off” in the official docs. The indictment alleges Combs “engaged in a persistent and pervasive pattern of abuse toward women and other …