Highlighting the state government’s anti-drug campaign, the Punjab War Against Drugs has recorded significant progress over the past year, according to statistics shared by AAP Punjab on its official X (formerly Twitter) account. Chief Spokesperson and MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal presented the one-year report, outlining the action taken by law enforcement agencies against drug-related crimes across the state.
The figures reflect the government’s continued focus on curbing drug trafficking and strengthening enforcement measures.
Over 5,000 Cases Registered and 7,100 Arrests Made
As part of the Punjab War Against Drugs, authorities have registered 5,091 cases over the past year. During the same period, 7,105 accused persons have been arrested in connection with various drug-related offences.
The government stated that these actions demonstrate its commitment to taking strict legal action against those involved in the illegal drug trade and dismantling narcotics networks operating in the state.
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The Punjab War Against Drugs has also resulted in the seizure of substantial quantities of narcotics. According to the data shared by AAP Punjab, authorities have recovered:
- 3,103 kg of heroin
- More than 4 kg of smack
- 831 kg of opium
- Other illegal drugs seized during enforcement operations
Thse recoveries highlight the scale of the anti-drug operations carried out by police and enforcement agencies across Punjab.
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ਵਿਧਾਇਕ ਅਤੇ ਮੁੱਖ ਬੁਲਾਰਾ ‘ਆਪ’ ਪੰਜਾਬ @KuldeepSinghAAP ਨੇ ਪ੍ਰੈੱਸ ਕਾਨਫ਼ਰੰਸ ‘ਚ ਰੱਖੇ ਤੱਥ
👉🏻 ਮਾਨ ਸਰਕਾਰ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਬਿਨਾਂ ਕੇਂਦਰੀ ਸਹਿਯੋਗ ਦੇ ਸੂਬੇ ਦੀ ਨਸ਼ਾ ਮੁਕਤੀ ਵੱਲ ਚੁੱਕੇ ਕਦਮਾਂ ਦੀ ਕੀਤੀ ਸ਼ਲਾਘਾ
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Drug Money Worth ₹18.71 Crore Recovered
Another key achievement under the Punjab War Against Drugs is the recovery of drug money worth ₹18.71 crore. The seizure of proceeds linked to drug trafficking is aimed at weakening the financial networks that support illegal narcotics operations.
The government has maintained that targeting both drug suppliers and their financial assets remains an important part of its anti-drug strategy.
Government Reiterates Commitment to Anti-Drug Campaign
The latest statistics underline the ongoing efforts under the Punjab War Against Drugs to tackle drug trafficking, strengthen law enforcement, and improve public safety. The AAP government has reiterated its commitment to continuing the campaign with strict action against drug smugglers while working towards making Punjab a drug-free state.
The one-year progress report reflects the scale of enforcement activities carried out under the state’s anti-drug initiative and the government’s continued focus on combating the drug menace.