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Crime
DRI confiscates 15.59 kg narcotics in three raids, arrests five suspects
✍️ Tripuratimes
🗓 05 Oct 2026, 02:46 AM
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India’s Directorate of Revenue Intelligence reported seizing 15.59 kg of illegal drugs across three coordinated operations and detaining five individuals.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) announced that a series of three operations carried out in recent days resulted in the seizure of 15.59 kilograms of illegal narcotics. The agency said the raids were part of a coordinated effort to disrupt drug trafficking networks operating across the country.
During the same operations, five persons suspected of involvement in the drug trade were taken into custody. DRI officials did not disclose the identities of the arrested individuals or the specific locations of the seizures.
DRI emphasized that the bust reflects its continued focus on curbing the flow of illicit substances and that further investigations are underway to trace the source and distribution channels. No additional details about the type of drugs seized were released at this time.
The agency urged the public to remain vigilant and cooperate with law‑enforcement authorities in reporting any suspicious activities related to drug trafficking.
During the same operations, five persons suspected of involvement in the drug trade were taken into custody. DRI officials did not disclose the identities of the arrested individuals or the specific locations of the seizures.
DRI emphasized that the bust reflects its continued focus on curbing the flow of illicit substances and that further investigations are underway to trace the source and distribution channels. No additional details about the type of drugs seized were released at this time.
The agency urged the public to remain vigilant and cooperate with law‑enforcement authorities in reporting any suspicious activities related to drug trafficking.