Shah hails Delhi Police for seizure of drugs worth Rs 13,000 crore: 'Hunt will continue'
India | October 14, 2024 16:52 ISTDrugs worth Rs 13,000 crore were seized by the law enforcement agencies within a fortnight in Delhi and Gujarat.
Drugs worth Rs 13,000 crore were seized by the law enforcement agencies within a fortnight in Delhi and Gujarat.
Under CM Sarma's leadership, Assam has ramped up its anti-drug initiatives, leading to significant drug seizures and arrests. The state government's comprehensive strategy features awareness campaigns, rehabilitation programs, and stringent law enforcement to combat the drug problem.
The recent findings by the Central Drug Standards Control Organisation (CDSCO) follow the agency’s August decision to ban 156 fixed-dose drug combinations. These combinations were deemed to pose significant risks to human health.
The Health Ministry has banned 156 FDC drugs, including popular antibiotics, painkillers, and multivitamins, due to safety concerns. The ban aims to protect public health by eliminating potentially harmful drug combinations.
According to reports, the apex panel Drugs Technical Advisory Board also examined these FDCs and recommended that there is no therapeutic justification for the ingredients contained in these FDCs.
The home minister said India was at a crucial juncture when it came to the fight against drugs as he rejected the policy undertaken by some western countries to decriminalise certain narcotics offences.
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The Enforcement Directorate is understood to have recovered some narcotics and arms during the searches that were launched on Thursday at about 10 locations in Sheron, Nausheran Pannuan and Bugha villages of Tarn Taran.
The recent discovery of Paracetamol among the 50 substandard medicines by CDSCO highlights a major issue in India's healthcare system. It is a reminder of the urgent need for stricter regulations, better quality control measures, and increased awareness among all stakeholders.
In an anti-drug operation, substances worth Rs 3.5 crore were seized by the Ahmedabad crime branch. In 2023-2024,the Revenue Intelligence officers had seized contrabands worth Rs 3,500 crore, with narcotic drugs and gold seizures constituting a major chunk.
The move has spawned an industry projected to be worth up to $1.2 billion by next year, as tens of thousands of cannabis shops spring up along with marijuana-themed spas, restaurants and festivals.
According to the statement released by the police, one person was arrested for possessing the Meth tablets worth Rs. 6.66 crore.
Raids at multiple locations is underway in Tamil Nadu in relation to drug-syndicate related money laundering case. Film producer and former DMK leader Jaffer Sadiq is one of the accused.
Lok Sabha elections 2024: West Bengal will witness a seven-phase polling between April 19 and June 1. An initial probe revealed that the gold bars were smuggled from neighbouring Bangladesh through the border area of North 24 Parganas district.
Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK has asserted that it has no links with Sadiq and has threatened to initiate legal action on anyone making allegations that the party or its leaders are connected to the dismissed party functionary.
Assam Rifles recovered heroin weighing 480 grams worth Rs 3.36 crore and apprehended one individual in the general area crossing Point-I, Zokhawthar Champhai district, in Mizoram on February 14. The apprehended individual was handed over to the police.
The entire consignment and the three accused were handed over to police in Zokhawthar for further legal proceedings.
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Heroin valued Rs 30 crore was confiscated from an individual in a village by Assam Rifles and Mizoram Police during a collaborative operation along the India-Myanmar border in Champhai district of Mizoram. The suspect has been apprehended.
Mumbai news: "880 grams of cocaine drugs were recovered from the accused, which is worth Rs 9 crore in the international market," the police said. According to the Sakinaka Police, the action was taken on the basis of secret information.
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