The Ministry of Finance announced on 18 October 2026 that the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 137 kg of crystal methamphetamine in Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu. The operation, conducted between 16 and 17 October 2026, dismantled a network attempting to smuggle the drugs to Sri Lanka via mid-sea transfer. The seized drugs are estimated to be worth over Rs 100 crore. Four people were arrested under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985.
Key points
- 137 kg of crystal methamphetamine seized in Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
- Estimated market value of seized drugs exceeds Rs 100 crore
- 4 persons arrested and remanded to judicial custody
- Rs 10 lakh in cash, two four-wheelers, and one two-wheeler also seized
- Operation took place between 16 and 17 October 2026
When it applies
- surveillance and enforcement operation
Who it affects
- persons involved in drug trafficking
Refers to
- Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985