First-ever consignment of Captagon drug worth ₹182 crore seized: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the seizure of the first-ever consignment of Captagon, valued at ₹182 crore. This operation, named 'Operation RAGEPILL', is part of the government's commitment to achieving a 'Drug-Free India'. The consignment was destined for the Middle East, and a foreign national was arrested in connection with the case.
- ▪The Narcotics Control Bureau seized Captagon worth ₹182 crore.
- ▪The operation is part of the Modi government's initiative for a drug-free India.
- ▪A foreign national was arrested during the operation.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday (May 16, 2026) announced that the Narcotics Control Bureau has seized the first-ever consignment of Captagon, the so-called "Jihadi Drug", worth ₹182 crore.In a post on X, he said the Modi government has resolved to make a "Drug-Free India".Modi govt is resolved for a 'Drug-Free India'.Glad to share that through 'Operation RAGEPILL', our agencies have achieved the first-ever seizure of Captagon, the so-called "Jihadi Drug", worth ₹182 crore. The busting of the drug consignment destined for the Middle East and…— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) May 16, 2026"Glad to share that through 'Operation RAGEPILL', our agencies have achieved the first-ever seizure of Captagon, the so-called "Jihadi Drug", worth ₹182 crore," Mr.
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