Punjab leads in NDPS arrests in north India, Delhi in synthetic drugs; Haryana key transit route
A recent report indicates that Punjab has the highest number of NDPS arrests in northern India from 2020 to 2024. Delhi has emerged as a significant hub for synthetic drugs, while Haryana serves as a crucial transit route for narcotics. The findings highlight varying drug trafficking patterns across the region, necessitating enhanced monitoring and intelligence-sharing among enforcement agencies.
- ▪Punjab recorded 45,967 NDPS cases and arrested 62,245 individuals during the five-year period.
- ▪Delhi seized significant amounts of synthetic drugs, including 1,525.86 kg of cocaine and 272.51 kg of mephedrone.
- ▪Haryana was identified as a major trafficking corridor with extensive highway and rail connectivity.
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Punjab leads in NDPS arrests in north India, Delhi in synthetic drugs; Haryana key transit routeThe report was based on data from six states and UTs, including Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi and Uttarakhand.Updated on: May 24, 2026 10:20 AM ISTBy Shishir GuptaShare viaCopy link Punjab has witnessed the highest number of cases and arrests made under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act among six northern states and Union Territories (UTs) between 2020 and 2024, while Delhi emerged as a major hub for synthetic and precursor drugs, according to a comparative report based on Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) data.FILE: Punjab police arrests accused on way to J&K to smuggle the drugs.The report was based on data from six states and UTs, including…
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