National Action Against Narcotics: A Unified Battle for a Drug-Free Future
Top officials have urged a comprehensive approach to combat illicit drug cultivation and trafficking at the national conference of Anti-Narcotics Task Force leaders. Emphasis was placed on coordinating efforts among agencies, strengthening legal frameworks, and utilizing technological solutions to dismantle drug trafficking syndicates and protect communities.
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At a national gathering, top officials stressed the importance of a thorough approach to tackle illegal narcotics cultivation and trafficking routes across states and Union territories. The meeting of the Anti-Narcotics Task Force leaders spotlighted the need for targeted interventions in urban areas affected by drug activities.
The conference also highlighted the necessity of monitoring coastal and maritime trafficking routes, reinforcing international coordination, and leveraging INTERPOL's assistance in narcotics cases. The need for robust legal frameworks and the role of financial intelligence in investigations took centerstage.
Anurag Garg, Director-General of the Narcotics Control Bureau, emphasized moving beyond individual seizures to dismantle drug cartels' networks. He called for technology-driven, inter-agency coordination, and robust intelligence sharing to curb the drug menace effectively, with the ultimate aim of achieving a drug-free India by 2047.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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