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Narcotics enforcement in Pakistan and India

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Authorities in Pakistan and India have conducted significant anti-narcotics operations involving large-scale seizures and arrests. In Pakistan, the Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Department seized 960 kilograms of narcotics, including 720kg of hashish and 240kg of opium, during an intelligence-led operation in Peshawar. A suspect reportedly opened fire on officials before fleeing. In India, law enforcement agencies have targeted multiple smuggling networks. In one case, the The Enforcement Directorate previously arrested an individual linked to a heroin smuggling operation across Delhi, Punjab, and Haryana, alleging the generation of Rs 89 crore in criminal proceeds laundered through hospitality ventures. Investigators noted with potential international links to Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Dubai. Subsequent operations Recent enforcement in India has seen intensified activity. In Udupi, police operations led to further seizures in Udupi and Saharanpur. In Saharanpur, a joint operation resulted in the arrest of three peddlers and the recovery of 2.38 kg of smack, valued at approximately Rs 4.76 crore. Recent enforcement in Udupi involved two separate operations by the Shirva nine individuals and Udupi Town police, leading to the arrest seizure of nine individuals. Authorities seized approximately 1.35 kg of ganja, 32.74 grams of methamphetamine, and over Rs 75,000 in cash, noting that with some ganja was allegedly procured sourced from Kerala. Additionally, in In Delhi’s Narela area, police arrested a long-time peddler identified as Parvati peddler, Parvati, and her associate, Vikas Kumar, recovering smack valued at approximately Rs 2 crore. Officials stated that Parvati has been active In Haryana, police in Ambala reported a record seizure of approximately 7.24 kg of heroin between January 1 and October 2, 2026. This crackdown resulted in the region since 1994. arrest of 253 traffickers and the sealing of 12 houses built with illegal properties, marking a significant increase in enforcement compared to the previous three years. Additionally, in Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, the Kangra Police CIA team arrested five individuals following a hotel raid, recovering 7.92 grams of suspected ‘Chitta’ (heroin).

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