Event Brief
Drone-assisted cross-border drug smuggling rises since 2021
Filed: Jul 22, 2026 at 2:13 PM ET
Summary: Government says drone-assisted cross-border drug trafficking has surged since 2021, with Punjab worst hit.
WHO: Government of India
WHAT: Government reported a rise in drone-assisted cross-border drug smuggling since 2021, with Punjab reporting 298 incidents and nearly 460 kg seized.
WHEN: Jul 22, 2026 at 1:41 PM ET
WHERE: Punjab, India
WHY: Trafficking syndicates are using drones and GPS for infiltration and encrypted communications.
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