India, Aug. 8 -- In a fight against drug trafficking, Madak Padarth Nishedh Asuchna Kendra (MANAS) revealed that 16 narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances (NDPS) cases were registered in the capital, of 36 cases across India, between January 11 and August 6 this year, said officials.

The Delhi Police's Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) reported significant success through the effective implementation of MANAS- the national narcotics helpline portal run by Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), which allows citizens to anonymously report drug-related offences through a 24x7 toll-free number (1933) and an online platform.

MANAS has till now received 70,000 calls related to drug trafficking, illicit cultivation, or seeking rehabilitation suppo...