Nagaland to officially declare ‘War Against Drugs’

Morung Express News
Kohima | August 9

Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio today reiterated his concern over the alarming increase of drug abuse in the State and informed that the Cabinet will discuss this issue and officially declare ‘War Against Drugs’ in Nagaland.

Speaking at inauguration programme of CCTV installation at Police Stations under Kohima district at North PS, Kohima this morning, Rio noted that Nagaland with its geographical location ‘the golden triangle’ has become the main route for drug traffickers and smugglers.

He further termed instances of uniformed personnel involved in the use and peddling of drugs as a “serious issue” and stressed that “we are trying to catch those traffickers and smugglers, we have to clean out own houses.”

The Chief Minister asked the police officers on the need for a strategy on how to control drug abuse within the department while assuring the State Government’s support and help.

“Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance Act, 1985 (NDPS) has to be taken as a challenge to completely eradicate drug menace from our society,” he asserted.

Towards this end, Rio sought the support and cooperation of the administration, police, excise and all agencies to work together, adding: “It is everybody’s problem because it is inside our homes, families.”

Meanwhile, Superintendent of Police, Kohima, Imnalensa informed that 35 persons have been arrested under NDPS cases and drugs worth of Rs 9,45,80,0202 (Nine crore forty five lakh eighty thousand and twenty) were seized from January 2023 till date in Nagaland. (see box)

While expressing his concern, he also assured of all help and cooperation from the police department on the fight against the drug menace in the state.

NDPS cases in Nagaland from January 2023-till date