drug enforcement

Odisha's Special Task Force has secured a one-year preventive detention for habitual drug trafficker Jharana Panda under the PIT-NDPS Act. This marks a significant move in the state's crackdown on organized drug trafficking, with authorities aiming to make Odisha drug-free through stringent enforcement against repeat offenders.

In a significant joint operation, Chinese and US drug enforcement agencies have apprehended five individuals, including two Chinese and three American nationals, in a crackdown on a transnational drug smuggling ring. The coordinated efforts, spanning both countries, successfully dismantled a key trafficking route and seized synthetic opioids and sedatives.

In a recent meeting, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma underscored the necessity of inter-agency collaboration and thorough financial investigations in the fight against drug abuse. He called for improved communication with the public regarding enforcement measures.

In a powerful gathering focused on community health, Majuli College organized a crucial 'Just Say No to Drugs' awareness event, bringing together students and local law enforcement. SSP Somalin Shubhdarshini inspired the youth with a compelling speech about the police's dedication to creating a drug-free educational environment.

In a groundbreaking operation, India's Narcotics Control Bureau has successfully dismantled an extensive international drug trafficking network, seizing an astonishing 227.7 kg of captagon, a dangerous psychotropic substance often referred to as the 'jihadi drug'.

The NCB’s Rs 182 crore Captagon bust has exposed India’s first known link to a narcotics trade tied to Syria, Gulf smuggling routes and organised crime networks. But what exactly is Captagon, and why is it called the “jihadi drug”?

Former NCB zonal director Sameer Wankhede addressed youngsters in Vashi on Sunday, warning them about the dangers of narcotics like hydroponic weed, MD crystals, and LSD. He emphasized that drug consumption is a crime and urged youth to avoid peer pressure, highlighting the devastating mental impact of drug abuse. Wankhede encouraged hard work and national service over addiction.

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has busted a pharmaceutical unit in Uttarakhand used by an international cartel to manufacture captagon, a potent psychotropic drug. In a separate operation, a Myanmar-based drug kingpin, wanted for running a large narcotics trafficking network along the India-Myanmar border, was arrested in Delhi.

Ranchi's district administration is launching a panchayat-level anti-narcotics drive to combat opium cultivation and drug trafficking. Officials are directed to identify drug hotspots, seize assets of smugglers, and monitor individuals involved in cultivation and sale. The initiative aims to make Ranchi a drug-free district through coordinated efforts and citizen cooperation.