Delhi Police Seizes Opium Concealed in Courier Parcel Headed to Canada
· India · NDTV
The Delhi Police Crime Branch uncovered an international narcotics smuggling ring on 7 February 2026 after receiving a tip-off about a courier parcel destined for Canada. Investigators discovered opium ingeniously concealed within a hidden compartment of the shipment. The operation led to the identification of a cross-border crime network operating through local courier channels.
Why it matters
This seizure exposes vulnerabilities in local courier networks being exploited for transnational drug trafficking between India and North America.
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