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Officials bust Thailand-India cannabis smuggling network

Indian law enforcement dismantles cross-border trafficking operation, adding to pattern of enforcement activity across the region.

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Machine-written from our data · source: Deccan Chronicle
June 5, 2026 · 7:00 AM ET
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Indian authorities have broken up a cannabis smuggling network operating between Thailand and India, according to reporting by Deccan Chronicle. The bust is the latest in a series of enforcement actions the country has conducted against illicit cannabis operations.

The seizure aligns with India's broader crackdown on illegal cannabis. Since 2020, Indian authorities have seized 3.9 million kilograms of cannabis-based drugs, per NDTV. Recent enforcement has included the destruction of 2,800 cannabis plants in a single operation and discovery of plants cultivated inside a Kerala temple, suggesting cannabis cultivation remains an enforcement priority across multiple regions and contexts.

A key watch: whether the disruption of this particular Thailand-India route affects trafficking patterns or volumes, and whether enforcement focus shifts to remaining smuggling corridors into or within India.

Original report: Deccan Chronicle ↗
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