CBN's Operation Vajra stops diversion of 12 crore Tramadol tablets
The Central Bureau of Narcotics seized 12 crore high-strength Tramadol tablets (about 30 tonnes) from a Delhi warehouse under 'Operation Vajra', it said on 20 July 2026, preventing their suspected diversion to Libya.
Summary
Operation Vajra, run by Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) preventive teams from Gwalior between 10 and 20 July 2026 across Bengaluru, Delhi and Kochi, stopped the diversion of an export consignment of 120 million (12 crore) Tramadol Hydrochloride 250 mg tablets weighing about 30 tonnes. The consignment was ostensibly bound for Guinea-Bissau but appeared intended for diversion to Libya; the entire consignment was seized from a warehouse in Delhi. Three key persons were arrested, one from Bengaluru and two from Kochi, with coordination from DRI Bengaluru, DRI Kochi and the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB). The Central Bureau of Narcotics works under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance.
Key facts
- Operation
- Operation Vajra, 10–20 July 2026
- Agency
- Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN), Gwalior teams
- Seizure
- 12 crore Tramadol 250 mg tablets, ~30 tonnes
- Where seized
- Warehouse in Delhi
- Route
- Declared to Guinea-Bissau; suspected diversion to Libya
- Arrests
- 3 – one from Bengaluru, two from Kochi
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Under 'Operation Vajra' (July 2026), the Central Bureau of Narcotics seized 12 crore tablets of which drug?
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Correct answer: A — Tramadol Hydrochloride
CBN seized 12 crore high-strength (250 mg) Tramadol Hydrochloride tablets from a Delhi warehouse.
The Tramadol consignment seized under Operation Vajra was declared for export to which country, while suspected to be meant for Libya?
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Correct answer: C — Guinea-Bissau
The consignment was ostensibly destined for Guinea-Bissau but appeared to be intended for diversion to Libya.