ORGANIZED DRUG SYNDICATES

**Executive Summary** This document, issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, outlines coordinated measures taken by the government and various Central and State Drug Law Enforcement Agencies to combat drug trafficking in the country. It details initiatives like the Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD), Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), and digital systems, along with data on arrests, seizures, and convictions. A key future date is September 3, 2025, related to the NCB's MoU with the CBSE. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Coordination and Enforcement Mechanisms:** * A 4-tier Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD) enables coordination between Central and State agencies. * Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) has been established in all States/UTs, serving as NCORD secretariats. * Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) oversees significant drug seizure investigations at the Centre and State levels. * Border Guarding Forces and Railway Protection Force are empowered under the NDPS Act for enforcement at borders and rail routes. * NCB collaborates with agencies like Navy, Coast Guard, Border Security Force, and State ANTFs for joint anti-drug operations. * Electronic scanning of consignments at ports is used to detect drugs. * One Regional Office, one Zonal Office, and one Field Office of NCB are functional in Maharashtra. * **Digital Initiatives:** * Digital initiatives like the NCORD portal, CCTNS, NIDAAN, and NAFIS are in operation to strengthen drug law enforcement, intelligence sharing, investigation, and capacity building. * **Recent Operation and Seizure:** * ATS Gujarat Police conducted a raid on August 3, 2024, in Bhiwandi (Maharashtra), seizing 10.969 kg of solid Mephedrone and 781.463 kg of liquid Mephedrone, arresting two persons. * **Drug-Related Statistics for Maharashtra (2022-2023):** * Based on NCRB data, the document presents a table showing Persons Arrested (PAR), seizures (in Kgs, Nos, and Ltrs), and Persons Convicted (PCV) in Maharashtra for 2022 and 2023 under the NDPS Act. * **Public Awareness and Rehabilitation Measures:** * A 24x7 toll-free helpline (1933) has been established to report drug-related issues. * NCB has initiated Mission SPANDAN, signing an MoU with 05 organizations to tackle drug abuse through spiritual awareness and collective action. * Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) has been launched in all districts, reaching over 24.9 crore people. * The government provides financial assistance to various rehabilitation centers and facilities. * A Toll-free Helpline No.14446 for de-addiction is operated. * MoUs have been signed with spiritual organizations to support NMBA and conduct mass awareness activities. * **Collaboration with Educational Institutions:** * Narcotics Control Bureau signed a MoU with Central Board of Secondary Education on September 3, 2025, to strengthen cooperation in awareness programs against drug abuse in CBSE affiliated schools. **Impact Analysis** **Central and State Drug Law Enforcement Agencies** * **Impact:** Required to coordinate and implement measures to combat drug trafficking as outlined in the document. * **Action Required:** Utilize NCORD and ANTF frameworks, participate in JCC, and collaborate with other agencies. **Border Guarding Forces and Railway Protection Force** * **Impact:** Empowered to enforce the NDPS Act along borders and rail routes. * **Action Required:** Strengthen enforcement activities to prevent drug trafficking. **Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)** * **Impact:** Central role in coordinating anti-drug operations and awareness programs. * **Action Required:** Collaborate with various agencies, implement digital initiatives, and execute the MoU with CBSE. **Citizens of India** * **Impact:** Affected by the growing menace of drugs and benefit from public awareness and rehabilitation programs. * **Action Required:** Utilize the toll-free helpline (1933) to report drug-related issues and seek help through available rehabilitation facilities. **CBSE Affiliated Schools** * **Impact:** Implementation of awareness programs against drug abuse in schools. * **Action Required:** Strengthen cooperation in the field of awareness programs in their schools in collaboration with the NCB.

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