Drug trade escalating nearly every year, says Mizoram DGP Anil Shukla

Guwahati: Mizoram Director General of Police Anil Shukla said though partnerships with multiple agencies have been fruitful in combating illicit trade, there remains ample room for enhancing capacities.

Speaking at the ‘In Conversation Series’ organised by FICCI CASCADE (Committee Against Smuggling and Counterfeiting Activities Destroying the Economy) yesterday online, Shukla said the government has established fruitful collaborations with multiple agencies, including the Assam Police, BSF, Narcotics Departments, and the Customs Department to combat illicit trade. 

“The most important or worrisome aspect of smuggling is the movement of drugs in the form of high-quality heroin, ganja and meth. The drug trade has been escalating nearly every year. In 2023, drug seizures amounted to a value of Rs 190 crore,” he said.