Philippines seeks mercy for 77 on death row abroad

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 21, 2012, 00:01

The Philippines said its diplomats had increased their efforts to save 77 Filipinos on death row overseas after four nationals were executed in China last year for drug trafficking.

Drug trafficker jailed for 10 years, fined Rs one

Last Updated: Monday, February 20, 2012, 15:22

A 28-year-old youth, caught with 500 grams of heroin here in February 2010, has been sentenced to ten years in jail by a Delhi court with the judge observing that the law provides for a stern punishment to drug peddlers.

Four arrested with drugs worth over Rs 1 cr

Last Updated: Thursday, February 9, 2012, 22:50

Four persons allegedly involved in drug trafficking were arrested with 30 kg of opium, 29 kg ganja and 600 grams of heroin worth around Rs 1.5 crore.

Guatemala leader takes office pledging `iron fist`

Last Updated: Sunday, January 15, 2012, 10:42

General Otto Perez Molina has urged the US and Mexico to help him fight a wave of drug trafficking and violence.

`Drug trafficking a threat to global stability`

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 22, 2011, 13:59

Drug trafficking poses a challenge to the stability and health of nations, Narcotics Commissioner of India Jagjit Pavadia said Tuesday.

Cambodia arrests two generals for drug trafficking

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 1, 2011, 15:29

Police in Cambodia say they have detained two army generals suspected of trafficking methamphetamine.

Drug trafficking: Five Indians arrested in Nepal

Last Updated: Monday, October 31, 2011, 20:15

Nepalese police have arrested 17 people, including five Indians, from different parts of the capital in connection with alleged drug trafficking.

Iran hangs 22 men for drug trafficking: Report

Last Updated: Monday, September 19, 2011, 21:20

Crimes that are punishable by death penalty in Iran include drug trafficking, murder, rape, armed robbery and kidnapping.

Lady Gaga, U2’s record company charged with drug trafficking

Last Updated: Friday, September 16, 2011, 17:56

Lady Gaga and U2’s record company is said to have been used by a drug-trafficking ring involving the shipment of equipment cases stuffed with cocaine and vacuum-packed 20 dollar bills.