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NCB cracks major India-Myanmar drug syndicate, arrests kingpin

The Hindu · 🇮🇳 public India · · 846 words · By The Hindu Bureau
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GUWAHATI: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested the kingpin of one of the biggest transnational drug trafficking networks operating along the India-Myanmar border.

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What happened

GUWAHATI: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested the kingpin of one of the biggest transnational drug trafficking networks operating along the India-Myanmar border.

Why it matters

In a statement on Sunday (May 17, 2026), the NCB said Thachintuang, also known as Chintuang and Tluanga, was caught in Delhi recently following extensive surveillance, intelligence gathering, interstate coordination, and sustained follow-up operations.

Common ground

“Chintuang emerged as one of the most significant traffickers operating along the Myanmar-Mizoram-Manipur-Assam-Tripura corridor and was identified as a major international supplier of methamphetamine and heroin operating from Myanmar,” an NCB officer posted…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 17 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “He is linked to seven NDPS cases connected with the Myanmar-Mizoram-Tripura/Assam corridor and is also suspected in five additional cases associated with the Myanmar-Manipur-Assam route”
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The search results confirm the existence of NCB operations in the Myanmar-Manipur-Assam and Mizoram corridors, but they do not mention Thachintuang or the specific number of cases linked to him.
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web search NEUTRAL — NCB has dismantled a major cross-border drug network running from Myanmar into Assam. Acting on intelligence, officers intercepted a motorboat on the Borengw...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhPXKStx32Q
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web search NEUTRAL — The NCB has registered 14 NDPS cases in Assam this year, leading to 31 arrests. Over 88 kg of methamphetamine and 17 kg of heroin, together worth Rs.
https://barakbulletin.com/ncb-busts-international-drug-route…
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web search NEUTRAL — Meanwhile, the NCB Aizawl, after the establishment of the Agartala Zonal Unit in January 2024, has registered 11 NDPS cases this year, compared to 2 cases in 2024. The agency has also made 40 arrests …
https://www.myanmarnews.net/news/278738239/ncb-aizawl-foils-…
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Claim 2: “Chintuang was also accused in two NDPS cases registered by Champhai Police in 2025 relating to suspected trafficking of methamphetamine and heroin.”
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The search results mention general NDPS cases and a case in Champhai district, but do not mention Thachintuang or the specific two cases from 2025 involving methamphetamine and heroin.
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web search NEUTRAL — Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 130/2026 under Sections 8/21 of the NDPS Act has been registered at the concerned police station and investigation has been taken up.
https://himalayanexpress.in/2026/05/05/wanted-in-multiple-nd…
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web search NEUTRAL — Delhi High Court granted bail to an NDPS accused, criticizing Delhi Police for poor case handling and observing that prolonged trial delays violate personal liberty rights.
https://courtbook.in/posts/delhi-hc-pulls-up-police-over-poo…
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web search NEUTRAL — News Details. Property Of NDPS Accused Demolished In Baramulla. Commercial Establishment Sealed Under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.The lessee of the said property namely Yaseen Khanday is an accused in a…
https://scoopnews.in/det.aspx?q=144487
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Claim 3: “Lalrampari... The NCB arrested her on August 8, 2024.”
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Claim 4: “He was also the prime accused in another NCB Agartala Zone case of 2025 involving the seizure of 49.1 kg methamphetamine tablets”
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Claim 5: “Chintuang was wanted in multiple cases registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act by the NCB and several Drug Law Enforcement Agencies.”
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While the search results discuss NDPS cases in general (a woman drug peddler, Aryan Khan, and statistics in Telangana), there is no mention of the specific individual Thachintuang.
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web search NEUTRAL — police said that the arrested woman is a notorious and most-wanted drug peddler, already involved in multiple NDPS cases, and her arrest is being viewed as a major success in the ongoing drive against…
https://himalayanexpress.in/2026/05/05/wanted-in-multiple-nd…
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web search NEUTRAL — In the case of Aryan Khan's arrest, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has decided to oppose granting him bail as a face-saving measure.
https://www.indiatoday.in/opinion-columns/story/the-curious-…
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web search NEUTRAL — states and Union Territories in terms of conviction rate in NDPS Act cases.According to the data, during the three consecutive years from 2020 to 2022 in Telangana, 509, 1,346 and 1,279 cases under th…
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/tgana-lag…
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Claim 6: “In the northeastern region, the NCB registered 48 NDPS cases during 2025, resulting in the arrest of 116 drug traffickers and the seizure of substantial quantities of narcotic drugs valued at ₹665 crore”
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Claim 7: “Further investigation led to the arrest of Abu Saleh, alias Saifuddin, in southern Assam’s Cachar on November 20, 2025.”
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Claim 8: “Investigations indicate his involvement in illicit drug trafficking networks valued at approximately ₹115 crore.”
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The search results discuss a property attachment of 1.2 crore in Srinagar and general drug trafficking, but there is no mention of Thachintuang or a network valued at ₹115 crore.
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web search NEUTRAL — The attachment was carried out by Police Station Nigeen under Section 68(F)(1) of the NDPS Act in connection with two FIRs — one from PS Nigeen (2023) and another from PS Ganderbal (2025). The propert…
https://kashmirage.net/2026/05/12/srinagar-police-attaches-r…
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web search NEUTRAL — New research that examines the area in depth suggests that it may serve as a case study for how a changing climate can intersect with other pressures, like drug trafficking, and amplify dangers for In…
https://daily.jstor.org/where-drug-trafficking-and-climate-c…
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web search NEUTRAL — Operation RAGEPILL: NCB busts international drug trafficking network, makes India's first seizure of captagon.
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
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Claim 9: “Chintuang was the second major Myanmar-based drug supplier caught by the NCB in 2026.”
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Claim 10: “He was additionally found involved in six NDPS cases registered by the Mizoram Excise and Narcotics Department in 2023, linked to heroin trafficking activities.”
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The search results mention the Mizoram Excise and Narcotics Department arresting people for heroin, but they do not mention Thachintuang or the specific count of six cases from 2023.
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web search NEUTRAL — Officials of the Mizoram Excise and Narcotics department have seized over 796 gm of heroin worth Rs 31.84 lakh from two districts and arrested six persons including two women, an official said today.
https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/mizoram-6-arrested-for-alleg…
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web search NEUTRAL — Mizoram: Over two kg heroin have been seized by The Mizoram Excise and Narcotics Department and the state police, officials said on Tuesday. At least six people have been arrested in the matter. Actin…
https://www.indiatvnews.com/mizoram/mizoram-2-kg-heroin-seiz…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Excise and Narcotics Department of Mizoram has reported a significant rise in drug-related cases in Champhai district this year. Between January and September 2025, authorities registered 87 cases…
https://www.northeastscoop.in/champhai-sees-87-drug-cases-11…
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Claim 11: “Chintuang was the prime accused in a 2024 NCB Agartala Zone case involving the seizure of 14 kg of methamphetamine and 2.8 kg of heroin.”
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The search results are completely irrelevant (discussing a 532kg heroin case with a different accused, ice-sheet melting, and Quora), providing no evidence for the claim regarding Thachintuang and the Agartala Zone case.
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web search NEUTRAL — Gagandeep's counsel sought his release on the grounds of "parity", submitting that several co-accused were granted bail. They further contended that Gagandeep was in custody for over five years and th…
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/532kg-he…
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web search NEUTRAL — Tipping point in ice-sheet grounding-zone melting due to ocean water intrusion.
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langlo/article/PIIS2214-1…
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web search NEUTRAL — Quora is a place to gain and share knowledge. It's a platform to ask questions and connect with people who contribute unique insights and quality answers. This empowers people to learn from each other…
https://www.quora.com/
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Claim 12: “In 2026, NCB has registered 31 NDPS cases so far, resulting in the arrest of 54 drug traffickers”
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Claim 13: “Vungkhanthawna, identified as a close associate and key facilitator... was arrested during follow-up operations and found to be involved in another NDPS case registered by the Mizoram police.”
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No evidence was found in the search results for this claim.
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Claim 14: “The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested the kingpin of one of the biggest transnational drug trafficking networks operating along the India-Myanmar border.”
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The provided web search results for this claim are completely irrelevant, discussing the Los Angeles Chargers NFL team instead of the Narcotics Control Bureau or drug trafficking.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Los Angeles Chargers are a professional American football team based in the Greater Los Angeles area. The Chargers compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the American Footbal…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Chargers
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web search NEUTRAL — Los Angeles Chargers Home: The official source of the latest Chargers headlines, news, videos, photos, tickets, rosters, gameday information and more.
https://www.chargers.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Find news, video, standings, scores and schedule information for the Los Angeles Chargers.
https://www.nfl.com/teams/los-angeles-chargers/
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Claim 15: “One of the key accused arrested in the 2025 Agartala Zone case was Jabrul from southern Assam’s Karimganj... He was apprehended on December 3, 2025”
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Claim 16: “The investigation revealed hawala transactions amounting to nearly ₹100 crore linked to the network”
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Claim 17: “In a statement on Sunday (May 17, 2026), the NCB said Thachintuang, also known as Chintuang and Tluanga, was caught in Delhi recently”
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The search results discuss unrelated arrests in Delhi (K Kavitha, Sajjad Ahmad Khan) and a YouTube video, but provide no mention of Thachintuang or an NCB statement on May 17, 2026.
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web search NEUTRAL — © 2026 Google LLC.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4ranX-xinc
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web search NEUTRAL — Why has BRS leader K Kavitha been arrested in the Delhi excise policy case? What exactly is this case, in which Manish Sisodia and Sanjay Singh are in jail, and Kejriwal has been issued several summon…
https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/k-kavitha-why-ar…
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web search NEUTRAL — ...Delhi police arrested alleged Jaish-e-Mohammad militant Sajjad Ahmad Khan on March 21 around Delhi’s Red Fort, his parents have claimed that he was in Delhi Police’s custody since a month, but the …
https://www.news18.com/news/india/our-son-was-arrested-in-de…
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