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The court flagged missing witnesses, faulty sampling procedures and failure to prove key links in the prosecution’s case.

Witnesses untraced, NCB officer forgot names of raiding team members: Why court acquits Brazilian accused of carrying 4-kg cocaine

February 19, 2026 11:00 pm

A Delhi court has acquitted Brazilian national Jailson Manoel Da Silva in a 2016 cocaine seizure case, citing major investigative lapses by the Narcotics Control Bureau, including missing witnesses and procedural violations.

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Women's handbags with chemically infused cocaine: How a Brazilian national tried to smuggle Rs 24 crore worth of drugs into Bengaluru

February 19, 2026 12:53 pm

In the major drug bust at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport, NCB officials intercepted a passenger from Sao Paulo carrying over 4 kg of cocaine.

From Gujarat to Karnataka: How a vehicle stop led NCB to a clandestine drug lab in Mysuru

January 31, 2026 11:49 am

On January 28, a Karnataka-registered Toyota Fortuner was intercepted at Palsana in Gujarat’s Surat district, with about 35 kg of mephedrone, the NCB said.

The operation was conducted by the Mumbai Police, Maharashtra’s ANTF, the Bengaluru City Police, and the NCB. (File Photo)

Maharashtra and Bengaluru police seize illegal drugs worth Rs 1.2 crore during raids in Karnataka

December 29, 2025 3:45 pm

The raids took place in various parts of Bengaluru between December 24 and 25 and four people were arrested in connection with the drugs seizures, said the police.

Thailand to Sri Lanka to Bengaluru: NCB seizes Rs 50 crore worth of drugs at airport, arrests 3

October 13, 2025 10:56 am

NCB’s Bengaluru unit said the seized drugs were concealed in around 250 food tins, which were vacuum sealed to evade detection.

Nepal, Nigeria, Myanmar nationals top list as 660 foreigners arrested in India’s drug trade

September 16, 2025 8:08 pm

From drone drops of heroin to cartels abroad, NCB’s annual report flags rising challenge.

NCB busts ‘Ketamelon’: India's alleged top darknet drug vendor arrested in Kerala

July 02, 2025 12:22 pm

Darknet Drug Syndicate: In the operation codenamed “MELON”, the NCB said it seized large quantities of LSD and ketamine — 1,127 LSD blots and 131.66 grams of ketamine — as well as crypto assets worth Rs 70 lakh

‘Unable’ to attend court, complainant withdraws defamation cases against Nawab Malik

July 01, 2025 1:17 am

The withdrawal follows a plea filed by Malik before the magistrate court seeking to dispose of the case as Bharatiya had not appeared in court during the last 15 hearings to record his statement