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New Delhi: The Union Minister of Amit Shah on Saturday said that the security forces have seized the highest ever drugs valued at Rs 16,914 crore, in 2024 which is highest since Independence.
Shah while chairing a regional conference on ‘Drug Trafficking and National Security’, stressed the importance of timely policies, enhanced intensity, meticulous micro-planning, and consistent monitoring for the success of the campaign against this menace.
Shah said that between 2004 and 2014, 3.63 lakh kg of drugs was seized, which increased seven-fold to 24 lakh kg in 10 years from 2014 to 2024, which is a huge achievement.
He said the value of drugs destroyed in the 10 years between 2004 and 2014 was Rs 8,150 crore, which has increased seven-fold to Rs 56,861 crore in the last 10 years.
He underscored that achieving a drug-free India is crucial to realising Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a developed India by 2047.
The objective of the conference, organised by the Narcotics Control Bureau, was to focus on tackling the growing concern about drug trafficking and its impact on national security, with a special focus on eight states and the Union Territories of northern India.
HM Shah also launched the Drug Disposal Fortnight and inaugurated the new office complex of Bhopal Zonal Unit of the NCB and extension of MANAS-2 helpline to all 36 states and Union Territories.
HM Shah emphasised the need for a comprehensive, 360-degree “Whole of Government” approach to achieve total victory in the fight against drugs.
