As part of Drug Disposal Driveby the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), Ministry of Finance, from 11^th to 26^th, January, 2025, the field formations of CBIC destroyed around 7,844 kgganja, 1,724 kg methaqualone (mandrax), 560 kghashish/charas, 130 kg methamphetamine, 105 kgketamine, 23 kgheroin, 20 kg cocaine, 7 kg MDMA, 94.16 lakh tramadol HCL tablets, 46,000 alprazolam tablets and 586 ampules of injections of various drugs.

The illicit international market value of destroyed NDPS is around Rs. 2246 crores. The destruction was carried out in a safe and non-hazardous manner at multiple locations across India.

The Drug Disposal Drive not only underscores CBIC’s commitment towards combating NDPS trafficking but also aims to promote awareness among public of the initiatives being taken by CBIC in this regard. The drive coincides with the nationwide drive launched by Union Home Minister during regional conference on Drug Trafficking and National Security held on 11th January 2025 at New Delhi.

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