India, Jan. 6 -- GREATER NOIDA With Gautam Budh Nagar emerging as a high-movement district with inter-state borders, transit hubs and dense urban clusters, the district administration has stepped up coordination among enforcement and social sector departments to curb illegal drug trade and substance abuse, officials said on Monday.

District magistrate Medha Roopam has directed officials to intensify action against drug trafficking networks, unauthorised sale of narcotics and misuse of prescription medicines, while also strengthening preventive and rehabilitation measures.

Officials said the focus is on tightening surveillance at vulnerable points such as inter-state entry routes, railway stations, bus terminals and public spaces, and im...