DRUG TRAFFICKING CASES
Issued by Ministry of Home Affairs
Topics:
Security And Disaster Management
Governance And Public Policy
Pharmaceuticals And Bulk Drugs
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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways
Executive Summary The Ministry of Home Affairs document outlines a multi-pronged strategy to combat cross-border drug smuggling and substance abuse through surveillance, institutional frameworks, and public awareness. Key initiatives include the implementation of the "Vision Document on Narcotics Control (2026-2029)" and the nationwide expansion of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan. The report highlights data-driven enforcement measures and inter-agency coordination as primary tools for dismantling drug-trafficking networks.
Key Points / Main Content
Border Security and Surveillance
- Deployment of advanced technology, including drones, CCTV, night vision devices, and automatic number plate recognition systems.
- Infrastructure development involving the construction of border fencing, outposts, roads, and helipads to improve security force mobility.
- Increased area domination through mobile teams, patrolling, and "Naka" points to monitor illegal movement.
Institutional Framework and Coordination
- NCORD Mechanism: A 4-tier Narco-Coordination Centre established to ensure collaboration between Central and State law enforcement agencies.
- NCORD Portal: A comprehensive Knowledge Management System developed by the NCB for information sharing across all administrative levels.
- Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF): Dedicated forces established in each State/UT, headed by high-ranking police officers to oversee compliance and enforcement.
- Joint Coordination Committee (JCC): Regular meetings held at Central and State levels to investigate significant narcotics cases.
Vision Document (2026-2029)
- Released on June 26, 2026, to provide a roadmap for drug control.
- Focuses on four key areas: Enforcement (Intelligence & Operations), Precursors & Synthetic Drugs Control, Demand & Harm Reduction, and Capacity Building & Coordination.
Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA)
- Launched on August 15, 2020, and extended to all Indian districts by August 2023.
- Focused on awareness in schools and universities; it has reached over 29.05 crore people, including 11.05 crore youth.
- Involves a network of over 1.17 lakh "Nasha Mukti Mitr" volunteers.
Legal and Enforcement Action
- Identification of habitual offenders by the NCB and subsequent sharing of lists with State Police for preventive action.
- Utilization of the PITNDPS Act, 1988, to detain high-risk traffickers, with 810 detentions in 2025 and 427 through June 2026.
Impact Analysis
Central Ministries and State/UT Governments Impact These entities are responsible for the execution of the 2026-2029 Vision Document and the integration of drug control policies across departments. Action Required Implement specific action points and adhere to timelines mentioned in the Vision Document; establish and maintain the 4-tier NCORD mechanism.
Drug Law Enforcement Agencies (NCB, State Police, ANTF) Impact Agencies gain access to better intelligence-sharing platforms and advanced surveillance tools, increasing their operational effectiveness. Action Required Participate in JCC meetings, utilize the NCORD portal for real-time information sharing, and invoke the PITNDPS Act against repeat offenders.
Educational Institutions (Schools and Universities) Impact Institutions serve as the primary hubs for outreach and awareness activities under the NMBA. Action Required Facilitate substance use awareness programs and engage with the student body to promote the campaign's goals.
District Administration (District Magistrates) Impact Local leadership is empowered to lead drug control efforts at the grassroots level. Action Required Chair district-level NCORD meetings to review enforcement, intelligence sharing, and preventive measures.
Key Entities Referenced
Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985: The primary legislation under which drug seizures are recorded and reported by the National Crime Records Bureau.
Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA): A nationwide campaign launched in 2020 by the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment to spread awareness about substance use.
Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD): A 4-tier coordination mechanism established to facilitate synergy between Central and State drug law enforcement agencies.
Vision Document on Narcotics Control (2026-2029): A strategic policy framework released in 2026 focusing on enforcement, precursor control, and demand reduction.
Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PITNDPS) Act, 1988: A law invoked by enforcement agencies to facilitate the detention of habitual and high-risk drug traffickers.
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Ministry of Home Affairs
DRUG TRAFFICKING CASES
प्रव तथ: 12 AUG 2026 4:51PM by PIB Delhi
The Government of India has adopted a multi-pronged approach to curb cross-border smuggling including
drugs, some of which are as under: -
(i) Deployment of advanced surveillance equipment such as CCTV, drones, automatic number
plate recognition systems, Pan, Tilt & Zoom (PTZ) Camera, Night Vision Device (NVD).
(ii) Development of fencing, border outposts, roads, and helipads to enhance vigilance and
mobility of security forces.
(iii) Intensified area domination through patrolling, Naka points, and mobile teams to monitor
illegal activities.
(iv) Close collaboration between intelligence agencies and other organizations for real-time
information sharing through established platforms.
(v) Identification and management of designated entry/exit points to ensure controlled
movement of people and goods.
Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) was launched on 15th August 2020 by Department of Social
Justice & Empowerment in 272 identified most vulnerable Districts. It has been extended to all districts of
the country since August 2023. Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan intends to reach out to the masses and
spread awareness about substance use with focus on higher educational Institutions, university campuses
& schools. With the constant support of all the States, NMBA has been able to reach and sensitize more
than 29.05 Crore people, including more than 11.05 Crore youth and 7.81 Crore women, through
extensive awareness and outreach activities conducted across the country. 1.17 lakh + Nasha Mukti Mitr
have joined the campaign.
To strengthen Centre-State framework to dismantle drug-trafficking networks Government has taken
various measures, some of which are as under: -
(i) To address the challenge of illicit drug trafficking & abuse of drugs, Vision Document on
Narcotics Control (2026-2029) has been released on 26.06.2026. The Vision Document is to be
implemented by the concerned Central Ministries/ Departments/ Agencies and the State
Governments/UTs as per the action points and timelines specifically mentioned for each Central
Ministry/ Department/ Agency. The four key focus areas outlined in the vision document are as
under: -
i. Enforcement (Intelligence & Operations)
ii. Precursors & Synthetic Drugs Controliii. Demand & Harm Reduction
iv. Capacity Building & Coordination
(ii) Established a 4-tier (Apex and Executive Committee at Central level and State and District
level Committee at the State level) Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD) mechanism for ensuring
better coordination between Central & State Drug Law Enforcement Agencies and other
stakeholders in the field of controlling drug trafficking and drug abuse in India. State-level NCORD
meetings are chaired by the Chief Secretary while District-level NCORD meetings are held under
the chairmanship of the District Magistrate to review enforcement, intelligence sharing and
preventive measures.
(iii) The NCORD Portal, developed by Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), serves as a
comprehensive gateway and Knowledge Management System for all stakeholders from district to
central levels.
(iv) Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) meetings are held regularly in which all relevant Central
and State agencies participate, to discuss investigation of important narcotics cases in the State. So
far 11 JCC meetings at Central level and 75 JCC at the State level have been conducted.
(v) A dedicated Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) headed by Additional Director General/
Inspector General level Police Officer is established in each State/UT to function as the NCORD
Secretariat for the State/UT and follow-up on compliance of decisions taken in NCORD meetings at
different levels.
(vi) NCB, has shared a list of habitual narcotics offenders operating across the country with the
State Police. The list was circulated to facilitate identification and initiation of suitable preventive
action, including consideration of detention under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs
and Psychotropic Substances (PITNDPS) Act, 1988, against repeat and high-risk drug traffickers.
The Drug Law Enforcement Agency (DLEAs) have effectively utilized the provisions of the
PITNDPS Act and invoked detention orders against 810 habitual drug offenders all over the county
during 2025 and 427 till June, 2026.
As per latest data published by National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) pertaining to the year 2024;
State-wise/ UT-wise and drug-wise seizure under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances
(NDPS) Act, 1985 during 2022-2024 is at Annexure-I.
Annexure-I
State-wise/ UT-wise and drug-wise seizure under the NDPS Act, 1985 during 2022
SL State/UT Opium Cannabis Cocaine Psychotropic Medicinal Prepara
Based Based Substances
Drugs Drugs
Kgs. Kgs. Kgs. Kgs. Kgs. Nos.1 Andhra 0 169201.893 20.644 0.967 0 11803
Pradesh
2 Arunachal 26.063 3505.375 0 0 0.300 0
Pradesh
3 Assam 337.437 49161.338 0.016 14.076 1.674 5281488 4
4 Bihar 7358.323 24627.38 0 0 0 47437
5 Chhattisgarh 11.460 25288.058 0.100 0 7.330 519665
6 Goa 0.391 205.032 0.329 0.671 0 0
7 Gujarat 12838.989 14899.257 39.100 1392.730 0.364 0
8 Haryana 11195.491 13642.608 0.022 0 81.003 812285
9 Himachal 392.735 523.193 0.114 0.019 0 31652
Pradesh
10 Jharkhand 32376.732 4945.629 0 0 0 4601
11 Karnataka 36.752 10406.317 3.209 114.751 0 2820
12 Kerala 4.167 5182.898 0.017 447.303 0.144 1548
13 Madhya 32589.152 35766.474 0 5.527 6.291 35655
Pradesh
14 Maharashtra 363.557 17322.333 2.782 24.500 14.600 22668
15 Manipur 17149.426 928.855 0 359.377 0 834967
16 Meghalaya 6.132 3985.685 0 1.438 0 19325
17 Mizoram 41.888 129.071 0 217.571 0 0
18 Nagaland 2066.934 5719.362 0 5.000 0 169433
19 Odisha 877.584 143303.45 0 0 0 0
20 Punjab 46502.577 1836.068 0.168 30.526 793.223 624615121 Rajasthan 146889.224 8258.512 0 9.412 4.106 665463
22 Sikkim 0 22.751 0 0 0 24629
23 Tamil Nadu 21.363 27223.301 0.104 47.423 1.545 76540
24 Telangana 13.587 31742.405 0.206 0.149 0 117
25 Tripura 5.801 61789.559 0 0 0 155423
26 Uttar Pradesh 4528.932 1030729.055 1.995 0.810 15300.713 933689
27 Uttarakhand 59.995 1432.499 0.026 0 0 155201
28 West Bengal 5446.692 18313.855 0.015 18.658 0.181 579597
29 A&N Islands 0 41.220 0 19.459 0 325
30 Chandigarh 249.559 110.409 0 0 0.037 2627
31 D&N Haveli 3.320 7.834 0 0 0 0
and Daman
& Diu
32 Delhi 448.868 4721.096 2.982 321.447 0 353163
33 Jammu & 15326.701 1631.939 0 11.169 38.200 201266
Kashmir
34 Ladakh 0.073 0.662 0 0 0 0
35 Lakshadweep 0 4.228 0 0 0 0
36 Puducherry 0 90.448 0 0 0 20
TOTAL 337169.905 1716700.049 71.829 3042.983 16249.711 17189558 4
Source: Crime in India (NCRB)
Annexure-I (Continued)
State-wise/ UT-wise and drug-wise seizure under the NDPS Act, 1985 during 2023SL State/UT Opium Cannabis Cocaine Psychotropic Medicinal Preparat
Based Based Substances
Drugs Drugs
Kgs. Kgs. Kgs. Kgs. Kgs. Nos.
1 Andhra 1 54616.742 0 2.778 3 5525
Pradesh
2 Arunachal 118.333 2897.445 0 0 0.000 1748
Pradesh
3 Assam 352.811 30349.898 0.783 5.374 0.92 3609812 18
4 Bihar 242.023 17813.589 3.09 0 0 39743
5 Chhattisgarh 164.779 23289.1 0.000 0 4.500 1502999
6 Goa 0.247 169.505 0.605 0.748 0 0
7 Gujarat 10385.516 12431.066 82.866 2.681 3.811 33258
8 Haryana 18076.934 6145.938 0.141 0.541 26.3 490292
9 Himachal 775.694 479.177 0 0.18 0.185 121218
Pradesh
10 Jharkhand 42363.468 2652.115 0 0.75 0 365
11 Karnataka 247.651 12205.383 2.532 59.159 0.623 6414
12 Kerala 0.784 3137.726 0.001 16.89 1.914 594
13 Madhya 46192.778 21014.661 0.006 0.399 799.917 56470
Pradesh
14 Maharashtra 257.564 19404.851 2.304 27.435 185.640 32376
15 Manipur 3817.605 199.203 0 99.951 4.025 222855
16 Meghalaya 16.124 1351.994 0 23.111 0.727 0
17 Mizoram 24.18 105.899 0 132.683 0 018 Nagaland 885.139 142.3 0 0.000 0 111363
19 Odisha 6.48 171483.266 0 0 2.8 8220
20 Punjab 45954.313 1521.999 0.188 1.022 3.331 8619803
21 Rajasthan 221161.978 9355.933 0.064 0.547 10538.527 427896
22 Sikkim 0.009 0.8 0 0 0 33670
23 Tamil Nadu 1.055 23765.56 0.119 182.963 0.769 37743
24 Telangana 11.957 28753.802 0.522 1.901 9.61 3377
25 Tripura 18.262 33279.356 0 0 0 418945
26 Uttar Pradesh 6626.423 45186.516 0.243 5186.774 901.795 1182218
27 Uttarakhand 192.666 1621.328 1.55 0 0 797938
28 West Bengal 265.839 17366.665 0.086 1.3 207.155 1208408
29 A&N Islands 0 88.008 1.1 245.813 0 630
30 Chandigarh 231.868 58.002 0.005 0.22 0 958
31 D&N Haveli 0.000 4.233 0 0 0 0
and Daman
& Diu
32 Delhi 858.46 3559.829 15.318 30.371 2.212 519756
33 Jammu & 8799.577 2167.152 1.01 60.404 149.730 158776
Kashmir
34 Ladakh 52.768 20 0 0 0 0
35 Lakshadweep 0 1.385 0 0 0 0
36 Puducherry 0 127.19 0 0.8 0 0
TOTAL 408104.285 546767.616 112.533 6084.795 12847.491 19653370 19
Source: Crime in India (NCRB)
Annexure-I (Continued)State-wise/ UT-wise and drug-wise seizure under the NDPS Act, 1985 during 2024
SL State/UT Opium Cannabis Based Cocaine Psychotropic Medi
Based Drugs Substances
Drugs
Kgs. Kgs. Ltrs. Kgs. Kgs. Nos. Kgs.
1 Andhra 3.128 52129.7 0 0 8.408 0 0
Pradesh
2 Arunachal 142.331 22.174 0 0 0 0 0.000
Pradesh
3 Assam 334.143 23314.355 0 0.002 2.012 0 0
4 Bihar 161.922 26949.595 0 0.428 2.7 0 0
5 Chhattisgarh 4211.120 24638.774 0 0.188 53.264 0 0.000
6 Goa 0.604 263.339 0 0.84 1.981 0 0
7 Gujarat 6702.765 6442.97 0 0.169 62.164 0 0
8 Haryana 15768.534 8895.155 0 0.382 0.118 0 8.486
9 Himachal 903.143 404.685 0 0 0.021 0 5.264
Pradesh
10 Jharkhand 28502.073 3816.904 0 0 0 0 0
11 Karnataka 55.004 13402.549 3750 4.389 113.93 40 0
12 Kerala 1.335 4755.158 1.546 0.005 39.78 13 0.016
13 Madhya 70863.452 24232.286 0 0.095 9.259 0 359.979
Pradesh
14 Maharashtra 376.272 29837.765 0 8.22 22.987 2 0.580
15 Manipur 37.39 63.566 0 0 60.217 0 0
16 Meghalaya 7.22 5074.115 0 0 13.584 0 1.77517 Mizoram 59.574 221.283 0 0 297.424 0 0
18 Nagaland 57.689 4545.321 0 0 0.000 0 0
19 Odisha 20.203 141683.36 0 0 0 0 0
20 Punjab 41855.523 981.88 0 0.636 22.404 0 17.478
21 Rajasthan 189729.74 11156.678 0 0.197 177.731 0 3510.94
22 Sikkim 1.637 0.048 0 0 0 0 0
23 Tamil Nadu 5.12 21678.53 22.374 1.157 89.373 1766 0.805
24 Telangana 9.789 21610.674 85.301 0.905 11.384 0 0
25 Tripura 11.17 17739.326 0 0 0 0 0
26 Uttar Pradesh 4021.084 63832.545 0 0 19.880 0 285.459
27 Uttarakhand 501.987 2199.362 0 0.379 0.365 0 0
28 West Bengal 1249.692 21427.059 0 3.82 31.585 0 160.329
29 A&N Islands 21.134 62.541 0 1.263 6028.062 0 0
30 Chandigarh 9.047 47.065 0 0.126 0.229 0 0
31 D&N Haveli 0.000 7.902 0 0 0 0 0
and Daman
& Diu
32 Delhi 270.135 5020.434 0 1294.179 29.302 0 237.986
33 Jammu & 3800.71 1153.67 0 0 2.83 0 0.000
Kashmir
34 Ladakh 1.172 14.714 0 0 0 0 0
35 Lakshadweep 0 2.703 0 0 0.043 0 0
36 Puducherry 0 46.864 0 0 0 0 0
TOTAL 369695.842 537675.049 3859.221 1317.380 7101.037 1821 4589.1Source: Crime in India (NCRB)
This was stated by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs Shri Nityanand Rai in a written
reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha.
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