Uttar Pradesh Seizes Over 24,000 kg of Illegal Drugs Under CM Yogi Adityanath’s Zero-Tolerance Policy

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 21: The Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has taken strong action against illegal drugs, seizing over 24,529 kilograms of drugs in the first five months of 2024. This is part of the state’s zero-tolerance policy against illegal drugs.

Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Efforts

The Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) has played a significant role, seizing 7,317 kilograms of illegal drugs worth over Rs 70 crore. ANTF IT Abdul Hamid reported that the seized substances include morphine, heroin/smack, hashish, opium, doda, ganja, narcotic pills and syrups, and mephedrone.

Awareness Programs

The government is also conducting various awareness programs across the state to educate people about the dangers of illegal drugs. These programs are being held in schools, colleges, and public places, using wall paintings, cultural programs, radio, cinemas, traffic control rooms, billboards, and banners.

Seizure Statistics

By May 2024, a total of 3,657 cases related to illegal drugs have been registered, and 4,548 individuals have been arrested. The total amount of drugs seized by May 2024 is 24,529.24 kg. In comparison, 61,685.14 kg was seized in 2023, 56,453.57 kg in 2022, and 53,074.83 kg in 2021.

Future Actions

The state government continues to take actions to protect the future generation from drug addiction. Preventive measures include banning the sale of syrup containing codeine.