DGP inaugurates state-of-the-art Anti-Narcotics Task Force Range Office in Jalandhar

The facility includes dedicated offices for gazetted officers, cabins for investigating officers and support staff, a Reader’s room, and a modern conference hall to facilitate coordinated operations.

Yadav said the facility is equipped with cutting-edge tools to target major drug traffickers and dismantle international narcotics syndicates operating in Punjab. The specialised unit features mobile and computer forensic tools, advanced data analysis systems, forensic data extraction and decryption capabilities, as well as equipment for technical interception and cryptocurrency tracking.

“Recognising the critical need for technological upgradation in drug enforcement, we have not only strengthened infrastructure but also deployed a dedicated team of well-trained technical personnel to ensure effective and professional utilisation of these advanced systems,” the DGP stated.

AI-powered policing

Further enhancing technical capabilities, the ANTF has integrated Punjab Artificial Intelligence System (PAIS 2.0), which now includes voice analysis features. The system maintains a database of over 70,000 criminal voice samples, significantly strengthening investigative capabilities and intelligence gathering.

Sharing the achievements of the ongoing anti-drug drive, Yadav revealed that since March 1, 2025, Punjab Police has registered 35,133 FIRs and arrested 50,238 drug smugglers across the state.

The seizures made during the campaign include: 2,229-kg heroin, 667-kg opium, 28 tonnes of poppy husk, 68-kg charas,783-kg ganja, 29-kg ICE, 4-kg cocaine, 48.64 lakh intoxicant pills/tablets, and Rs 16.68 crore in drug money

He also urged citizens to share drug-related information confidentially via the Safe Punjab Chatbot at 97791-00200.