Operation WHITE STRIKE:
The Operation WHITE STRIKE led to the seizure of 349 kg of high-grade cocaine worth ₹1,745 crore in the Mumbai logistics corridor.
- A large-scale anti-narcotics operation conducted by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) targeting an international cocaine trafficking syndicate operating through India’s logistics networks.
- Aim:
- To dismantle organized narcotics supply chains and disrupt transnational drug networks.
- To implement India’s zero-tolerance policy against drug trafficking through intelligence-driven enforcement.
Key Features:
- Two-Stage Coordinated Raids: Initial interception in Kalamboli followed by a second major seizure in Bhiwandi warehouses.
- Bottom-to-Top Intelligence Approach: Small consignment tracking led to uncovering a large-scale international syndicate.
- Advanced Concealment Detection: Cocaine hidden in imported machinery cavities with multi-layer packaging, indicating high sophistication.
