The Delhi Police have intensified its action against drug trafficking in the national capital, under the banner of ‘Operation Kavach - 5.0’. In its latest operation, the police officers arrested 74 narco-offenders during a series of coordinated raids conducted at 325 locations on the night of August 31 and September 1. In the raids held across 15 districts, the Delhi Police seized 108.93 grams of heroin, 66.28 kilograms of ganja, 1.1 kilograms of charas, and 16 grams of MDMA, the police said. Additionally, 54 people were arrested under the Delhi Excise Act, with the police confiscating 78 bottles, 24 beers, 5089 quarters of illicit liquor, and a scooter used in bootlegging activities. According to the police, the aggressive action against trafficking of illegal substances has forced many drug traffickers to go underground, with major players now avoiding the transportation of large quantities of narcotics into Delhi. Instead, traffickers have resorted to transporting smaller amounts through cars and trains, often employing women and children as decoys to avoid detection. The operation has also highlighted a shift in drug trafficking patterns, with reports suggesting that traffickers are now setting up storehouses outside the city limits due to increased police vigilance in Delhi, said an officer. Apart from enforcement efforts, the Delhi Police have appealed to parents, teachers, and community leaders to play an active role in preventing drug abuse. The police emphasised the importance of educating the youth about the adverse consequences of drug addiction and the need for collective action to prevent them from falling prey to narcotic substances.
