A week-long special anti-drug crackdown in West Bengal led to the arrest of 378 people and the seizure of narcotics worth ₹64 crore, alongside the destruction of vast illegal ganja cultivation and the initiation of financial investigations against traffickers.

A week-long special anti-drug crackdown in West Bengal led to the arrest of 378 people and the seizure of narcotics worth ₹64 crore, alongside the destruction of vast illegal ganja cultivation and the initiation of financial investigations against traffickers.

A week-long special anti-drug crackdown in West Bengal led to the arrest of 378 people and the seizure of narcotics worth ₹64 crore, alongside the destruction of vast illegal ganja cultivation and the initiation of financial investigations against traffickers.

A total of 378 people were arrested, and narcotics worth around ₹64 crore were seized during a week-long crackdown on drug trafficking and illicit cultivation in West Bengal, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said on Saturday.

The special drive, conducted between October 31 and November 7, led to the registration of 212 cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, Adhikari said in a social media post.

He said law enforcement agencies also seized ₹17 lakh in cash and disposed of narcotic substances worth around ₹101 crore during the period. He added that illegal ganja cultivation spread across 300 bighas, with an estimated yield of 10,000 kg, was destroyed during the operation.

"Our government maintains a zero-tolerance policy against illicit narcotics," he said.

Properties worth ₹1 crore were also attached, while 68 financial investigations were initiated against 110 accused persons, Adhikari said.

The drive also featured 215 public awareness campaigns to highlight the dangers of drug abuse.

"I commend our police personnel for their relentless commitment to keeping West Bengal safe and drug-free in line with the #NashaMuktBharat Abhiyan," he said.

CM Suvendu Adhikari's post in full:

 

Our Government maintains a Zero-Tolerance Policy against illicit narcotics. During a statewide Special Drive conducted from October 31 to November 7, 2026, our law enforcement forces achieved decisive results:

 * 378 arrests made across 212 NDPS cases.

 * Seized illicit narcotics valued at ~₹64 Crore (along with ₹17 Lakhs in cash) and disposed of seized drugs worth ~₹101 Crore.

 * Destroyed illicit ganja cultivation across 300 Bighas (~10,000 kg), attached ₹1 Crore in property, and launched 68 financial probes against 110 accused.

 * Conducted 215 citizen awareness campaigns.

I commend our Police personnel for their relentless commitment to keeping West Bengal safe and drug-free in line with the #NashaMuktBharat Abhiyan.

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