West Bengal arrests 378 people and seizes narcotics worth Rs 64 crore
A week-long crackdown on drug trafficking and illicit cultivation resulted in 212 cases being registered under the NDPS Act.
West Bengal authorities arrested 378 individuals and seized narcotic substances valued at approximately Rs 64 crore during a week-long operation from October 31 to November 7, according to The Tribune.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated in a social media post on Saturday that the crackdown led to the registration of 212 cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
During this period, law enforcement agencies also recovered Rs 17 lakh in cash and disposed of narcotics worth around Rs 101 crore.
The operation included the destruction of cannabis crops covering 300 bighas (99.17 acres) with an estimated yield of 10,000 kg.
Adhikari said that properties valued at Rs 1 crore were attached and 68 financial investigations were started against 110 accused persons.
The drive also involved 215 public awareness campaigns. Adhikari said the government maintains a zero-tolerance policy against illicit narcotics and commended police personnel for their commitment to the #NashaMuktBharat Abhiyan.