Dehradun, October 10 (Daily Kiran) : In Dehradun, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) convened a quarterly Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) meeting on October 10 to address drug trafficking challenges. The meeting focused on enhancing inter-agency coordination to combat the growing issue of narcotics smuggling.
The session, chaired by the Deputy Director General of NCB’s Northern Region, included representatives from various agencies such as the National Investigation Agency (NIA), Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Enforcement Directorate (ED), Income Tax Department, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Intelligence Bureau (IB), Uttarakhand Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Discussions revolved around key drug trafficking routes, particularly those linked to Nepal, border control measures, emerging smuggling tactics, and the misuse of pharmaceuticals and precursors. The NCB emphasized the importance of tackling clandestine laboratories and financial investigations, as well as the effective implementation of the vision document for 2026-29 concerning narcotics control.
The meeting also reviewed the establishment of NDPS courts, capacity building for investigations involving the dark web and cryptocurrency, and mechanisms for improved intelligence sharing among agencies. Participants were encouraged to compile significant cannabis cases from the past five years involving Odisha as a source, aiming to coordinate with Odisha officials to target the supply network at its source.
During last month’s third national conference of Anti-Narcotics Task Force heads, Union Home Minister Amit Shah underscored the urgent need for decisive action against drug trafficking. He highlighted narcotics as one of the most serious threats facing the country and expressed a firm commitment to eradicate drug trade from India by December 31.
Shah reiterated that a ‘drug-free India’ is essential for building a developed nation by 2047, safeguarding future generations, and engaging youth in national development. The two-day event, themed ‘Unified Resolve, Shared Responsibility,’ brought together ANT officials from 36 states and Jammu & Kashmir, along with stakeholders from various government departments.
The conference included technical sessions aimed at achieving the goals outlined in the vision document, focusing on institutional mechanisms, demand reduction, prevention, rehabilitation, and dismantling drug trafficking networks. Discussions highlighted the four strategic pillars of the vision document, which include defined responsibilities, timelines, and monitoring mechanisms.
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