SHILLONG, JAN 22: In a significant move to demonstrate the zero-tolerance policy towards drug trafficking and as part of the Drug Disposal Campaign of...

In a significant crackdown on cross-border drug trafficking, a joint operation by the Assam Rifles, Customs Department, and Tripura Police resulted in the seizure of 3.9 lakh yaba tablets worth ₹78 crores in the international market.

In a high-stakes meeting to address rising concerns over drug trafficking, illegal migration, and increasing theft in Meghalaya, South Shillong legislator Sanbor Shullai has called for urgent and uncompromising measures.

Informing this after a state level meeting of the Drug Reduction Elimination & Action Mission (DREAM) on Thursday, Minister in-charge Social Welfare Paul Lyngdoh announced the government’s decision to install vehicle scanning machines at Ri Bhoi and East Jaintia Hills districts, which are two entry points to the state of Meghalaya within the next six months.

The Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC) on Thursday decided to issue a 30-day ultimatum to the state government regarding a set of seven demands. Among these demands is the establishment of a dedicated Anti-Narcotic Task Force (ANTF) police unit to address drug trafficking in the region.

Meghalaya government has decided to intensify its efforts to combat the menace of drug trafficking by have a dedicated Anti-Narcotic Task Force (ANTF).

Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Surendra Kumar Jain has stirred a controversy by accusing churches of drug trafficking, igniting backlash from Christian communities across Assam.

Social Welfare Minister Paul Lyngdoh on Thursday said the government is doing a lot to combat the growing drug menace in the State, informing that it has a lot of leads on the hideouts of major characters involved in the drug trafficking business and the supply chain.

In a major crackdown against drug trafficking, the East Agartala police in collaboration with the College Tilla police outpost successfully seized marijuana (Ganja) worth Rs. 75 lakhs, which was being taken to Meghalaya.

The drug traffickers were identified as- Ainul Haque, Tafiq Ali, Abu Bakar and Abu Bakar's wife.