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Crime
Tamil Nadu police bust drug smuggling ring, two kingpins arrested in Haryana
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 04:12 AM
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Tamil Nadu law‑enforcement dismantled a narcotics network, apprehending its two top leaders in Haryana, officials said.
Tamil Nadu police announced the successful disruption of a large‑scale drug‑smuggling operation that spanned multiple states. The investigation, which began months ago, culminated in the seizure of a substantial quantity of narcotics and the identification of the gang's leadership.
Two senior members of the network, described as kingpins, were taken into custody in Haryana after coordinated raids by law‑enforcement agencies from both states. The arrests were made following intelligence inputs and a series of surveillance operations.
Officials from the Tamil Nadu police department said the seized drugs included heroin and synthetic stimulants, underscoring the seriousness of the threat. They added that the case will be handed over to the judiciary for prosecution, and further inquiries will continue to uncover any additional links.
The joint effort highlights increasing inter‑state cooperation to combat drug trafficking, a growing concern across India.
Two senior members of the network, described as kingpins, were taken into custody in Haryana after coordinated raids by law‑enforcement agencies from both states. The arrests were made following intelligence inputs and a series of surveillance operations.
Officials from the Tamil Nadu police department said the seized drugs included heroin and synthetic stimulants, underscoring the seriousness of the threat. They added that the case will be handed over to the judiciary for prosecution, and further inquiries will continue to uncover any additional links.
The joint effort highlights increasing inter‑state cooperation to combat drug trafficking, a growing concern across India.