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Alleged “Ketamine Queen” sentenced to 15 years in federal prison

Los Angeles — A federal judge has sentenced Jasveen Sangha, widely referred to by prosecutors as the “Ketamine Queen,” to 15 years in prison following her conviction in a high-profile drug trafficking case. The sentencing took place on Wednesday in federal court, marking a significant development in a broader crackdown on illicit drug distribution networks linked to overdose deaths.

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08 Apr 2026 16:19 PM 87 views

Alleged “Ketamine Queen” sentenced to 15 years in federal prison

Los Angeles — A federal judge has sentenced Jasveen Sangha, widely referred to by prosecutors as the “Ketamine Queen,” to 15 years in prison following her conviction in a high-profile drug trafficking case. The sentencing took place on Wednesday in federal court, marking a significant development in a broader crackdown on illicit drug distribution networks linked to overdose deaths.

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Mizoram Police Seize Drugs Worth ₹25 Crore in a Week, 8 Arrested in Major Narcotics Bust

Mizoram police have successfully dismantled several drug smuggling operations, seizing narcotics worth ₹25.01 crore over the past week. The drugs, primarily heroin and methamphetamine, were recovered in multiple locations across the state. One of the major operations took place on March 25, when a CID team intercepted a truck near Tuirial Bridge, Aizawl. The driver, a 23-year-old from Champhai district, was arrested. Between March 27 and 29, police seized 4.46 kg of hero

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02 Apr 2026 02:47 AM 73 views

Mizoram Police Seize Drugs Worth ₹25 Crore in a Week, 8 Arrested in Major Narcotics Bust

Mizoram police have successfully dismantled several drug smuggling operations, seizing narcotics worth ₹25.01 crore over the past week. The drugs, primarily heroin and methamphetamine, were recovered in multiple locations across the state. One of the major operations took place on March 25, when a CID team intercepted a truck near Tuirial Bridge, Aizawl. The driver, a 23-year-old from Champhai district, was arrested. Between March 27 and 29, police seized 4.46 kg of hero

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Indian truck drivers arrested in Indiana with $7 million cocaine haul during highway inspection

Two Indian nationals working as truck drivers in the United States were arrested in Indiana following the discovery of a large quantity of cocaine during a routine highway inspection conducted earlier this month. Authorities said the seizure took place on January 3, when state police stopped a semi-truck traveling along Interstate 70 in Putnam County and uncovered approximately 309 pounds of cocaine with an estimated street value of $7 million. According to law enforcement officials

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08 Jan 2026 13:13 PM 314 views

Indian truck drivers arrested in Indiana with $7 million cocaine haul during highway inspection

Two Indian nationals working as truck drivers in the United States were arrested in Indiana following the discovery of a large quantity of cocaine during a routine highway inspection conducted earlier this month. Authorities said the seizure took place on January 3, when state police stopped a semi-truck traveling along Interstate 70 in Putnam County and uncovered approximately 309 pounds of cocaine with an estimated street value of $7 million. According to law enforcement officials

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Hyderabad Excise Raids Expose *** Smuggling Racket Hidden Behind Religious Idols

In a shocking revelation, Excise officials in Hyderabad uncovered a ganja smuggling racket where marijuana was hidden behind portraits of gods in pooja rooms to avoid detection during police checks. During raids in Dhoolpet, the Excise STF seized over 21 kg of ganja, valued at approximately Rs 22 lakh. The drugs were sourced from Odisha and distributed in small packets to agents in Hyderabad’s IT areas like Gachibowli and Madhapur for retail sale. Several i

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05 Jul 2025 05:10 AM 577 views

Hyderabad Excise Raids Expose *** Smuggling Racket Hidden Behind Religious Idols

In a shocking revelation, Excise officials in Hyderabad uncovered a ganja smuggling racket where marijuana was hidden behind portraits of gods in pooja rooms to avoid detection during police checks. During raids in Dhoolpet, the Excise STF seized over 21 kg of ganja, valued at approximately Rs 22 lakh. The drugs were sourced from Odisha and distributed in small packets to agents in Hyderabad’s IT areas like Gachibowli and Madhapur for retail sale. Several i

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Alleged “Ketamine Queen” sentenced to 15 years in federal prison

Alleged “Ketamine Queen” sentenced to 15 years in federal prison

Mizoram Police Seize Drugs Worth ₹25 Crore in a Week, 8 Arrested in Major Narcotics Bust

Mizoram Police Seize Drugs Worth ₹25 Crore in a Week, 8 Arrested in Major Narcotics Bust

Indian truck drivers arrested in Indiana with $7 million cocaine haul during highway inspection

Indian truck drivers arrested in Indiana with $7 million cocaine haul during highway inspection

Hyderabad Excise Raids Expose *** Smuggling Racket Hidden Behind Religious Idols

Hyderabad Excise Raids Expose *** Smuggling Racket Hidden Behind Religious Idols

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Telugu Actor Ravi Teja’s Father, Rajagopal Raju, Dies at 90

Chicago adds seven new speed cameras near parks and schools with fines starting in July

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Alleged “Ketamine Queen” sentenced to 15 years in federal prison

Alleged “Ketamine Queen” sentenced to 15 years in federal prison

Mizoram Police Seize Drugs Worth ₹25 Crore in a Week, 8 Arrested in Major Narcotics Bust

Mizoram Police Seize Drugs Worth ₹25 Crore in a Week, 8 Arrested in Major Narcotics Bust

Indian truck drivers arrested in Indiana with $7 million cocaine haul during highway inspection

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Hyderabad Excise Raids Expose *** Smuggling Racket Hidden Behind Religious Idols

Hyderabad Excise Raids Expose *** Smuggling Racket Hidden Behind Religious Idols

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