DRI Intensifies Nationwide Cannabis Crackdown with Major Seizures
- The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized around 740 kg of cannabis and charas nationwide and arrested 13 people under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 during intensified operations over two weeks.
- On September 8, officials seized 375.95 kg of cannabis hidden in trucks near Raipur and arrested four individuals.
- Operations included arrests and seizures on the Aurangabad-Patna route involving concealed cannabis in a truck, as well as multiple interceptions near Ludhiana and Gorakhpur railway stations.
- Airport operations in Hyderabad and Bengaluru confiscated 24.6 kg of high-grade cannabis from passengers arriving from Hanoi and Bangkok and arrested all involved couriers.
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DRI Intensifies Nationwide Cannabis Crackdown with Major Seizures
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized 740 kg of cannabis and charas across India, arresting 13 individuals under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. The operations, spanning roads, rails, and airways, underscore the agency’s focus on dismantling narcotics distribution networks.
DRI seizes 740 kg cannabis and charas in pan-India crackdown, 13 arrested - The Tribune
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized around 740 kg of cannabis and charas across the country as it intensified its crackdown on illegal cannabis trafficking, leading to the arrest of 13 persons under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985.
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The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized around 740 kg of cannabis and charas across the country as it intensified its crackdown on illegal cannabis trafficking, leading to the arrest of 13 persons under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985.
Raipur/New Delhi. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has launched a big drive against drug trafficking across the country. In separate action taken in Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka, DRI has seized a total of 709.6 kg of ganja, 24.6 kg of high-grade hydroponic hemp and 5 kg of charas. In these cases [...]
Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seizes around 740 kg cannabis and charas in operations across country as it intensifies crackdown on illegal cannabis trafficking; 13 persons arrested
By Our Correspondent NEW DELHI/BHUBANESWAR: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has conducted eight significant operations across the country in last fortnight, resulting in the seizure of around 740 kg cannabis (ganja/high-grade hydroponic cannabis) and charas, and the arrest of 13 persons under the provisions of the NDPS Act, 1985. The seizures include 709.6 kg cannabis (ganja), 24.5 kg high-grade hydroponic cannabis and 5 kg charas…
DRI seizes around 740 kg cannabis and charas in operations across country
Previously, on 26.08.2026, DRI officers had seized around 124 kg cannabis, concealed in a truck, which was also intercepted near Raipur. The post DRI seizes around 740 kg cannabis and charas in operations across country appeared first on News Riveting - Chhattisgarh English News Portal.
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