DRI Seizes Over 845 kg of Narcotics, Arrests 15 in Nationwide Operations
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized over 845 kg of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, including cannabis, charas, cocaine, and amphetamine, in multiple intelligence-led operations across India. Fifteen individuals were arrested under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. Major seizures included 752.3 kg of cannabis near Bodh Gaya, 6 kg of charas smuggled from Nepal, and 5.8 kg of cocaine at Delhi's IGI Airport. Operations involved coordination with local authorities and targeted various locations and transport modes.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (54/100). Lens Score 58/100.
Outlets measured: thetribune, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–58/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 21 Sept, 03:01 pm. Other outlets followed.