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Bihar Faces Drug Enforcement Challenges Amid Rising Seizures
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What Happened?
Bihar's enforcement agencies are grappling with a surge in drug seizures, including significant recoveries of charas and smack. Recent operations highlight the complexities of policing narcotics in the state.
Key points
- On October 23, police seized 1.8 kg of suspected smack valued at Rs 4 crore.
- A joint operation on October 18 led to the seizure of 3 kg of charas worth Rs 3 crore.
- From January to August 2026, Bihar STF seized over 3,059 kg of ganja and 518 kg of poppy straw.
- Bihar registered 1,905 cases under the NDPS Act between January and May 2026, surpassing the total for 2022.
- The STF's narcotics cell reported drug seizures valued at Rs 52.32 crore since its formation in April 2025.
Key insights
- The increase in drug seizures may reflect both a growing illicit market and improved policing efforts.
- Bihar's geographical position complicates narcotics enforcement due to its proximity to Nepal.
- The state's prohibition policy has not effectively curbed the movement of narcotics.
Why it matters
The rising drug seizures indicate a persistent enforcement challenge for Bihar's authorities.
Source
India Today
