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IN PHOTOS: NCB Mumbai conducts 'Operation White Strike', seize drugs worth Rs 1,745 crore

Updated On: 01 May, 2026 08:41 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

The NCB Mumbai conducted Operation White Strike in which it uncovered a large transnational cocaine trafficking syndicate, culmination of more than six months of sustained intelligence development and surveillance by the anti-drugs agency. Pics/Special Arrangement 

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The operation, named “White Strike”, took place near Mumbai and nearby areas, an official statement said. Pics/Special Arrangement

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The operation, named “White Strike”, took place near Mumbai and nearby areas, an official statement said. Pics/Special Arrangement
Officials described the operation as one of the largest drug seizures in recent times

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Officials described the operation as one of the largest drug seizures in recent times

Following the seizure, Union Home Minister Amit Shah wrote on X that the government is determined to "ruthlessly crush the narcotics cartel"

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Following the seizure, Union Home Minister Amit Shah wrote on X that the government is determined to "ruthlessly crush the narcotics cartel"

The major chunk of the seized contraband was found concealed in the cavity of machinery imported from abroad

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The major chunk of the seized contraband was found concealed in the cavity of machinery imported from abroad

The NCB busted the network after the driver of a van in which the first lot was seized spilled the beans during sustained interrogation

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The NCB busted the network after the driver of a van in which the first lot was seized spilled the beans during sustained interrogation

"The seizure is significant because about 200-300 kg cocaine is usually seized in India every year on an average," NCB said

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"The seizure is significant because about 200-300 kg cocaine is usually seized in India every year on an average," NCB said

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