Guwahati, May 20 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday highlighted the state government's sustained crackdown on drug trafficking under Mission #AssamAgainstDrugs, stating that over Rs2,600 crore worth of narcotics have been seized and more than 20,000 individuals arrested since 2021.

Taking to social media, CM Sarma said, "Since 2021, we have taken a firm stand against the menace of drugs. Under our Mission #AssamAgainstDrugs, we have seized over Rs2600cr of various drugs and arrested over 20,000 people to contribute to the overall vision of a #DrugsFreeBharat."

According to official data, Assam Police registered 12,398 cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, arrested 20,293 persons, and ...