Impressive Law Enforcement Achievements
26/06/2024
In the first half of 2024, the HSNCB registered 1621 cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, including 167 cases of commercial quantity, 915 of intermediate quantity, and 541 of small quantity. The bureau's relentless efforts resulted in the arrest of 2245 drug peddlers, showcasing the state's rigorous enforcement actions. The campaign also led to substantial seizures of narcotics and contraband. Among the confiscated items were 13.39 kg of heroin, 73.73 kg of charas, 3745 kg of ganja, and 139 kg of opium. Other significant seizures included 6770 kg of poppy husk, 16 grams of cocaine, 324 kg of poppy plants, over 5 lakh tablets, capsules, injections, and medicine bottles, 11 grams of MDMA, and 251 grams of LSD. Additionally, 428 individuals were convicted in NDPS cases, and property worth Rs. 2.66 crore was seized from drug traffickers.