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Syrian national Alabras Ahmad, arrested in India's first major Captagon seizure, is under ncb scrutiny for potential links to Syria's Assad-era drug network. Officials are investigating if he was part of the Syrian manufacturing operations before establishing a production unit in Dehradun. The probe aims to uncover international cartel involvement and intended destinations.

Authorities have detained Rahul Shedge, a repeat offender, under the PIT-NDPS Act for his deep involvement in organized drug networks. Shedge, with extensive chemistry knowledge, has been arrested multiple times since 2009 for trafficking and attempting to manufacture various illicit substances, including Ketamine. His recent detention aims to prevent further criminal activities.

Maharajganj Police and SSB apprehended a Myanmar national, Phyo, near the India-Nepal border, seizing 4.532 kg of high-grade hydroponic weed valued at Rs 4.5 crore. The contraband, originating from Thailand and routed through Nepal, was destined for India, possibly Delhi. This significant bust highlights Nepal's growing role as a transit hub for international drug syndicates.

Rhea Chakraborty opened up about the intense public scrutiny she faced after Sushant Singh Rajput's death, drawing parallels to Aryan Khan's later ordeal. She highlighted the unwavering support of close friends and actors Saqib Saleem and Huma Qureshi during her difficult times. Chakraborty now prefers to avoid public attention and unnecessary scrutiny.

The Narcotics Control Bureau (ncb) has busted a pharmaceutical unit in Uttarakhand used by an international cartel to manufacture captagon, a potent psychotropic drug. In a separate operation, a Myanmar-based drug kingpin, wanted for running a large narcotics trafficking network along the India-Myanmar border, was arrested in Delhi.

Veteran actor Shishir Sharma, who starred alongside Sushant Singh Rajput in Chhichhore, has said he still cannot believe the actor died by suicide, describing him as a "bhot hi suljha hua aadmi." He also praised Sushant's remarkable body of work and recalled being reduced to tears upon hearing the devastating news.

Former ncb zonal director Sameer Wankhede addressed youngsters in Vashi on Sunday, warning them about the dangers of narcotics like hydroponic weed, MD crystals, and LSD. He emphasized that drug consumption is a crime and urged youth to avoid peer pressure, highlighting the devastating mental impact of drug abuse. Wankhede encouraged hard work and national service over addiction.

In a groundbreaking operation, India's Narcotics Control Bureau has successfully dismantled an extensive international drug trafficking network, seizing an astonishing 227.7 kg of captagon, a dangerous psychotropic substance often referred to as the 'jihadi drug'.

India is taking a bold stand against doping in sports by proposing strict penalties for those involved in the distribution and trafficking of banned substances. With proposed jail sentences reaching ten years and substantial fines, this legislation seeks to defend the integrity of athletics and bring down the criminal networks that undermine it.

The ncb’s Rs 182 crore Captagon bust has exposed India’s first known link to a narcotics trade tied to Syria, Gulf smuggling routes and organised crime networks. But what exactly is Captagon, and why is it called the “jihadi drug”?

India has achieved a significant breakthrough in its fight against drug trafficking with the first-ever seizure of Captagon, dubbed the 'Jihadi drug', worth Rs 182 crore. Under 'Operation Ragepill', authorities intercepted 227.7 kg of the substance, destined for the Middle East, and arrested a foreign national. This operation underscores the government's zero-tolerance policy against narcotics.

In a decisive move, the Meghalaya High Court has directed the state administration to unveil information regarding drug-related incidents recorded in Garo Hills police stations, as well as the operations of anti-drug patrols. Recent statements from the BSF and ncb reveal alarming narcotic discoveries, including substantial amounts of methamphetamine and heroin, shedding light on ongoing cross-border trafficking networks.