International involvement cases

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NIA investigation — Methamphetamine seizure case, Tamil Nadu and Mizoram

NIA took over investigation of a methamphetamine seizure case in August 2026 after initial chargesheet was filed on March 27, 2025. Accused were chargesheeted under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, and the Foreigners Act, 1946. NIA conducted searches across 13 locations in Tamil Nadu and Mizoram with cash recovery.

Methamphetamine traffickingInternational involvementDrugs (NDPS)+3

Tamil Nadu2Police investigation

On trial2 months ago

State vs Lawrence Bishnoi syndicate members — Operation Hard Ball international crackdown

In an international crackdown named 'Operation Hard Ball', law enforcement agencies in the United States, Canada and Europe arrested 24 persons connected to India-based transnational organised crime syndicates. The operation, led by the FBI, targeted criminal networks allegedly involved in murder, extortion, drug trafficking, firearms offences and organised crime activities spanning multiple countries. An SHO (Station House Officer) from Punjab is among those the FBI seeks to extradite as part of the investigation.

International involvementOrganised crimeExtortion+5

Punjab16Police investigation

Under investigation5 months ago

Narcotics Control Bureau vs Chintuang — India-Myanmar transnational drug syndicate case

The Narcotics Control Bureau arrested the kingpin of an India-Myanmar transnational drug trafficking network following extensive surveillance and intelligence coordination. The operation involved interstate actions, leading to the arrest of the Myanmar-based key suspect, identified as Chintuang, in Delhi.

Drugs (NDPS)International involvement

Assam5Police investigation