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Drugs and Sex: Meth, Yaba, Ice are top drugs fuelling ‘chemsex’, finds AIIMS Delhi survey

July 30, 2025 9:39 pm

Chemsex is a practice involving sexual activity under the influence of stimulants. While it has been studied in several parts of the world, it has been an under-studied area in India

Police seize over 1 lakh methamphetamine tablets worth Rs 5.5 crore in a major drug bust in West Tripura, meth

Meth worth Rs 5.5 crore seized, 3 drug peddlers arrested in Tripura

March 07, 2025 4:26 pm

The police seized 1.06 lakh methamphetamine tablets. The raids were conducted as part of an operation to make Tripura a ‘drug free’ state, the police said.

Methamphetamine tablets worth Rs 173.73 crore seized along India-Myanmar border in Mizoram

February 12, 2025 2:45 pm

The consignment worth Rs 173.73 has been seized by the police for further investigation and legal proceedings, the statement added.

Cocaine more ‘in demand’ in Delhi, show drug haul stats. Cops explain why

December 28, 2024 3:27 am

Police said, "Chemical drugs have become a status symbol among young people, which has led to an increase in demand."

The four men -- Eze Uchenna James (49); Alitumolfedi Shedrack (28); Ezelbe Emeka Chibuzo from Nigeria; and Ivo Osita from Kenya -- were arrested allegedly manufacturing and supplying fine-quality Methamphetamine, senior officers said. (Express File Photo)

What’s cooking at this ‘luxurious’ house in Greater Noida? ‘Fine-quality’ meth, 'Breaking Bad' style

February 01, 2024 11:41 am

Describing the ‘lab’, officers said it had three rooms filled with gas cylinders and other cooking items. Sophisticated equipment, including a heating mantle machine and high-quality face masks, was also recovered.

US state's costly anti-drug ad campaign says 'Meth, I'm on it', gets laughs on social media

November 19, 2019 12:24 pm

The images featured the words, ``Meth. I'm on it.'' over photos of people in cowboy hats, in a coffee shop or on a football field. Many on social media joked about the images making it appear the people in the photos are on meth.

Driver carrying drugs worth $140 mn gets caught after ramming van into police car

July 23, 2019 12:22 pm

The man slammed the drug-filled van into the empty police patrol car at Eastwood in the city's north on Monday morning, crushing its bonnet, before speeding off. However, he was caught on camera.

Sikkim pharma industry fully functional despite lockdown, says no shortage in domestic drugs

Methamphetamine tablets worth Rs 15 crore seized in Mizoram

July 18, 2019 4:38 pm

State excise and narcotics department spokesperson Peter Zohmingthanga said the tablets, reportedly smuggled from Myanmar, were worth around Rs 15 crore in the local market at the rate of Rs 250 per tablet.

Mizoram grapples with narcotic that gives a kick, addiction it can’t cure

August 29, 2014 1:27 am

Raw material through state returns as methamphetamine from Myanmar.

Aizawl: Meth pills worth over Rs 1 crore seized

August 26, 2014 3:54 am

Investigators found another consignment of 18,000 methamphetamine tablets on Monday.

Common supplies to joint training: Armed Forces look at steps ahead of theatrisation

India2 hr ago

Indian Armed Forces are working towards greater jointness and integration among the Army, Navy, and Air Force through standardizing equipment, supply chains, and training. The Combined Commanders Conference discussed measures to improve understanding and create theatre commands.

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