The Assam Government on March 16 stated a total of 8,632 drug traffickers were apprehended in the state in two years.
Drug Traffickers Apprehended In Assam
In this regard, Finance Minister Ajanta Neog stated in the Assembly, ”The BJP-led government waged a full-scale war on the drug menace.”
“As on March 2, 2023, 5,191 cases have been registered under NDPS Act and 8,632 drug traffickers have been arrested,” she further added.
”221 kg of heroin, 67,864 kg of ganja and 3,317 kg of poppy straw, among other contraband items, have been seized from the traffickers’ possession during the tenure of the present government. Till December 31, 2022, 203 cases of human trafficking were registered, 173 human traffickers arrested and 358 victims rescued,” she continued.
