DGP Sharma emphasized a shift in focus towards dismantling deeper drug trade networks rather than merely targeting surface-level dealers or peddlers........
Digital desk: The Nagaland police reported notable progress in the government's ongoing war against drugs. "We have had a great degree of success in narcotics cases throughout the state," Nagaland DGP Rupin Sharma said on Saturday, March 16, at a news conference at the Chumoukedima Police Complex. IGP (CID) Vikram Khalate and Commissioner of Police, Dimapur, Kevithuto Sophie, were also present.
In the last three months (from December 1, 2023, to March 10, 2024), Nagaland police registered 48 cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act 1985, according to data that was made public during the press conference by the IGP (CID).
In drug-related incidents, they detained 122 people during that time. The Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act 1988 (PIT NDPS) Act 1988 also resulted in the detention of 12 suspects by the state police.
DGP Sharma emphasized a shift in focus towards dismantling deeper drug trade networks rather than merely targeting surface-level dealers or peddlers. “We are focusing more on investigations—deeper investigations into the networks of the drugs. We are not just interested in catching the peddler or the trafficker who is caught with drugs… We are looking to smash entire networks,” he declared.
He clarified that, in addition to single dealers, the police seek to locate and destroy entire drug trafficking networks. Notably, for the last three months, all of Nagaland's districts have experienced some success in this effort.
The DGP highlighted incidents in which global drug trafficking networks were discovered. One such case showed a trail that started in China and traveled through the Netherlands and Manipur before arriving in Nagaland and other areas. He expressed concern about cross-border connections while pointing out how cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are involved in these operations.
DGP Sharma further revealed that the police have "very good leads" pointing to narcotics trafficking from Myanmar to Manipur and Nagaland. He brought up recent arrests, citing the arrest of a NAP (IR) battalion constable implicated in narcotics trafficking as an example of the importance of openness among investigative officers.
In a press release, the Nagaland police reaffirmed their resolve to stop synthetic narcotics and psychotropic substances from being widely available and used. They declared stepped-up measures to combat illegal drug activity in all districts, including car checks, raids, and inspections of businesses, including motels and restaurants.
In order to protect the privacy of informants, the state police asked the public to submit any information about drug distribution using the "MADEIN" app or directly to the closest police station or narcotics police station, PHQ Nagaland.
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