Amit Shah Commends Delhi Police’s Massive Drug Busts, Reaffirms Commitment to a Drug-Free Bharat
New Delhi, October 14, 2024 — Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah reiterated the Narendra Modi government’s commitment to eradicating drug abuse, vowing that the campaign against narcotics will continue without compromise. Shah emphasized that protecting India’s youth from the perils of drugs is a key priority in building a drug-free Bharat.
Shri Shah took to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to commend the Delhi Police for a series of successful operations that have led to the seizure of drugs worth ₹13,000 crore. One of the most significant recent achievements was a joint operation on October 13, 2024, between the Special Cell of Delhi Police and Gujarat Police, which uncovered 518 kilograms of cocaine in Ankleshwar, Gujarat. The confiscated drugs, valued at ₹5,000 crore on the international market, highlight the magnitude of the operation.
Earlier, on October 1, the Delhi Police’s Special Cell raided a warehouse in Mahipalpur, Delhi, seizing 562 kilograms of cocaine and 40 kilograms of hydroponic marijuana originating from Thailand. As the investigation progressed, another 208 kilograms of cocaine were recovered on October 10 from a shop in Ramesh Nagar, Delhi. Further inquiries revealed that the entire drug consignment was linked to the company in Ankleshwar where the latest seizure occurred.
So far, the authorities have seized a total of 1,289 kilograms of cocaine and 40 kilograms of hydroponic marijuana, with an estimated market value of ₹13,000 crore internationally.
In his post, Shri Amit Shah praised the efforts of both the Delhi Police and Gujarat Police, stating:
“I congratulate Delhi Police for the series of successful operations seizing drugs worth ₹13,000 crore, including the recent one with Gujarat Police recovering cocaine worth ₹5,000 crore. The hunt against drugs & narco trade will continue with no laxity.”
The Union Home Minister reaffirmed that the government’s war on drugs would persist relentlessly, underscoring the administration’s focus on dismantling narco networks to secure a brighter future for the country’s youth.
The government’s actions align with its long-term strategy of strengthening law enforcement agencies and encouraging inter-state cooperation to combat the drug menace effectively.