In his message on 'International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking', Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah congratulated the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) for their successful efforts in combating drug addiction. He highlighted the government's 'zero tolerance' policy towards drugs and emphasized the need for public participation in this fight. The data released by the Ministry of Home Affairs shows a significant increase in seizures, arrests, and cases registered against those involved in the illegal drug trade under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
In a joint effort to eliminate drug abuse from society, Hyderabad is launching a year-long awareness campaign on June 26, the International Day against Drug Abuse. With the support of the police department, the Residents Welfare Association (RWAs) will be the convener of co-ordination committees and will visit various institutions and residential areas to spread awareness on the ill-effects of drug abuse. The city aims to eradicate drug abuse with the support of religious leaders and NGOs, and the campaign will be extended to all parts of the city for a lasting impact.
In a joint operation, the Indian Navy and Narcotics Control Bureau seized a massive amount of drugs worth Rs 1,300 crore from a Pakistani ship near Gujarat's Porbandar. The five crew members, all Pakistani nationals, were arrested. This is the largest drug seizure in recent times and was made possible through collaboration between the Indian Navy and NCB. Union Home Minister Amit Shah also congratulated the agencies for their success.