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Punjab Reports 30,540 Arrests in 205-Day Anti-Drug Drive After Statewide Raids

The campaign operates under a three-pronged Enforcement-De-addiction-Prevention strategy overseen by a cabinet panel.

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The Punjab Police on Monday conducted raids at 395 locations, leading to the arrest of 81 drug smugglers.

Overview

  • Police said raids at 395 locations on Monday resulted in 81 arrests and 59 FIRs statewide.
  • Recoveries from the latest operation included 922 grams of heroin, 4 kg of poppy husk, 336 intoxicant tablets and cash.
  • More than 150 teams with over 1,100 personnel carried out the actions under the supervision of 74 gazetted officers.
  • Officials put the cumulative tally at 30,540 alleged smugglers detained over 205 days of the Yudh Nashian Virudh drive.
  • Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann issued directives to senior district and police officials to pursue a drug-free Punjab, with monitoring led by Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema.