Overview
- Law enforcement and customs in several Indian cities and airports carried out coordinated seizures and arrests in late September, with cases registered under NDPS and Customs provisions.
- Bengaluru police arrested six people and seized 5.48 kg of MDMA allegedly sold to the public and college students.
- Mumbai MIDC police detained two men and recovered 12.39 kg of ketamine worth about Rs 37.17 crore that investigators say was bound for Southeast Asian markets.
- Customs and airport teams intercepted multiple passengers arriving from Bangkok and other international points and seized several kilos of hydroponic ganja in Delhi, Bengaluru and Chennai.
- Police seized hashish oil valued at about Rs 17 crore in Tuticorin and officers reported evolving concealment methods such as hiding drugs in petrol tank lids, shoes and food packets while investigations trace suppliers and international syndicate links.