NCB Seizes 349 kg Cocaine Worth ₹1,745 Crore in Major Drug Bust
NCB seizes 249-kg cocaine worth ₹1,745 Cr, nabs one
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The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has seized 349 kg of cocaine valued at approximately ₹1,745 crore ($210 million USD) in Mumbai, India. This operation, named 'Operation White Strike,' dismantled a transnational drug trafficking network and resulted in the arrest of one individual involved in the smuggling.
- 01NCB seized 349 kg of cocaine worth ₹1,745 crore ($210 million USD).
- 02The cocaine was concealed in a machine tool imported into India.
- 03The operation involved coordinated actions in the Navi Mumbai-Thane region.
- 04One individual was arrested during the operation.
- 05This seizure is significant as Indian agencies typically confiscate 200-300 kg of cocaine annually.
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In a significant operation, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has seized 349 kg of cocaine worth around ₹1,745 crore ($210 million USD) from Mumbai and its surroundings. The operation, dubbed 'Operation White Strike,' targeted a sophisticated transnational drug trafficking network. The cocaine was hidden within the cavity of an imported machine tool, which was discovered during a coordinated raid in the Kalamboli-Bhiwandi corridor of Navi Mumbai-Thane region. NCB officials intercepted a transport vehicle, uncovering 136 packets of cocaine concealed among cricket equipment. Following the arrest of one individual, further investigation led to the recovery of an additional 213 packets from a warehouse in Bhiwandi. The operation, which began six months ago, highlights the agency's ability to trace smaller consignments back to larger networks. Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised the NCB's efforts, calling it a model example of effective narcotics enforcement.
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This major drug bust disrupts a significant narcotics supply chain, potentially reducing drug availability in local communities.
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