Assam tops drug trafficking arrests in East, Northeast; Manipur leads heroin seizures
Assam has been identified as the leading state for drug trafficking arrests in the East and Northeast of India, with a significant number of cases reported under the NDPS Act. Manipur has emerged as the primary location for heroin seizures, recovering over 1,750 kg in the past five years. The report highlights the government's ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and the need for enhanced coordination among enforcement agencies.
- ▪Assam registered 12,500 NDPS cases and 20,398 arrests over the last five years.
- ▪Manipur recorded the highest heroin seizures among 12 states, totaling 1,750.34 kg.
- ▪Odisha has seen a rise in ganja seizures, recovering 850,792 kg between 2020 and 2024.
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Assam tops drug trafficking arrests in East, Northeast; Manipur leads heroin seizuresThe data was based on a cross-border drug trafficking and seizure report covering 12 states in northeast and eastern India, compiled using NCB data.Updated on: May 23, 2026 10:10 AM ISTBy Shishir GuptaShare viaCopy link Assam has emerged as the state with the highest number of cases registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act in northeast and eastern India, reflecting a sharp rise in drug seizures, arrests and recoveries, while Manipur has emerged as the biggest hotspot for heroin seizures.Manipur recorded the highest heroin seizures among the 12 states, with recoveries totalling 1,750.34 kg over the last five years.
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