| Hans-Günter Meyer-Thompson | International
Syrien/Indien. India's first Captagon bust sparks global trafficking probe
Syrien/Indien. India's first Captagon bust sparks global trafficking probe
Historic seizure: NCB intercepted 227.7 kg of Captagon worth Rs 182 crore, marking India’s first such bust under Operation RAGEPILL.
International links: The consignment originated in Syria and was bound for Saudi Arabia, with a Syrian national arrested in Delhi.
Security implications: Officials fear India’s maritime routes and skilled workforce could be targeted by adaptive global narco-terror networks. (msn.com, 20.05.2026)