West Bengal: 378 arrested and drugs worth Rs 64 crore seized
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated that a week-long crackdown resulted in the registration of 212 cases under the NDPS Act.
A week-long anti-narcotics drive in West Bengal led to the arrest of 378 people and the seizure of narcotic substances valued at approximately Rs 64 crore, according to The Tribune.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said the special operation, conducted between October 31 and November 7, resulted in 212 cases being registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
During this period, law enforcement agencies also seized Rs 17 lakh in cash and disposed of narcotics worth around Rs 101 crore, Adhikari said in a social media post on Saturday.
The operation included the destruction of illegal ganja cultivation across 300 bighas (99.17 acres) with an estimated yield of 10,000 kg. Properties worth Rs 1 crore were also attached.
Adhikari added that 68 financial investigations have been initiated against 110 accused individuals. The drive also featured 215 public awareness campaigns regarding drug abuse.
The Chief Minister stated that the government maintains a zero-tolerance policy against illicit narcotics and commended police personnel for their commitment to keeping the state drug-free.