India, Jan. 5 -- The Uttarakhand Police's Special Task Force (STF) arrested 18 wanted criminals and 54 drug traffickers, and seized narcotics worth Rs.22.86 crore during extensive operations carried out across the state in 2025, officials said on Sunday.

Director General of Police (DGP) Deepam Seth said the campaign against organised crime would continue in 2026 with a policy of zero tolerance.

Inspector General of Police (STF) Nilesh Anand Bharne said that from January 1 to December 31, 2025, the STF conducted sustained and effective operations against organised crime, arms and drug trafficking, counterfeit medicine rackets, cybercrime, wildlife trafficking, and other serious offences. "The objective was to strengthen law and order and...