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In a decisive move, the Meghalaya High Court has directed the state administration to unveil information regarding drug-related incidents recorded in Garo Hills police stations, as well as the operations of anti-drug patrols. Recent statements from the BSF and NCB reveal alarming narcotic discoveries, including substantial amounts of methamphetamine and heroin, shedding light on ongoing cross-border trafficking networks.

A 12th suspect, Mahesh Khemlani, was remanded to police custody until May 10 in connection with a drug overdose case that led to the deaths of two MBA students. Police are investigating Khemlani and another accused for allegedly sourcing Ecstasy pills from abroad. Authorities have seized a significant quantity of the drug from a co-accused.

Punjab recorded the second-highest drug overdose deaths in 2024 with 106 fatalities, a rise from the previous year. While no longer topping the national list, the state also reported the highest number of NDPS Act cases related to possession for trafficking, highlighting ongoing drug-related challenges.

In a significant joint operation, Chinese and US drug enforcement agencies have apprehended five individuals, including two Chinese and three American nationals, in a crackdown on a transnational drug smuggling ring. The coordinated efforts, spanning both countries, successfully dismantled a key trafficking route and seized synthetic opioids and sedatives.

In a surprising twist, two Miami-Dade deputies have initiated a lawsuit against Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s production company, Artists Equity, relating to their new Netflix film 'The Rip.' The officers assert that the film misrepresents them as corrupt figures in the wake of a 2016 drug bust they were involved in, resulting in reputational harm.

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