Narcotics worth over 1,000cr seized in past 3 years, says Meghalaya CM
Shillong: Meghalaya Police seized narcotics worth over Rs 1,000 crore and filed chargesheets against 422 in the past three years, chief minister Conrad Sangma said. Additionally, 1,031 drug-related cases were filed during this period, he added.
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The CM was addressing an event to mark International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking at the State Convention Centre here on Thursday.
Specialised units like the anti-narcotics task force are being further strengthened, and new tools such as drug scanners and trained canine squads are being introduced, he said, urging all citizens to come together in this fight. The event brought together leaders, frontline workers and communities under the theme 'Breaking the Chains: Prevention, Treatment and Recovery for All'.
The CM emphasised that the govt is committed not only to law enforcement but also to holistic recovery, involving health systems, education, youth engagement and strong community partnerships. "We cannot look at this as just a law enforcement issue. It is a public health, social and developmental issue. DREAM is our mission to fight this together — as a state, as a people," he said and also led the gathering in a solemn pledge as part of the National Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.
The flagship programme — Drug Reduction, Elimination and Action Mission (DREAM) — is a comprehensive, multi-sectoral initiative that addresses both the supply and demand side of substance abuse. Under the initiative, the govt has committed Rs 50 crore over five years to support rehabilitation centres, especially those run by faith-based and community-led organisations. As part of DREAM's community-based strategy, the govt also signed a memorandum of understanding with the Society for Promotion of Youth and Masses, a national organisation.
The partnership aims to create customised toolkits and training modules for schools, teachers, local communities and NGOs to build an informed, drug-resilient society.
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