Jaipur, July 19 (IANS) The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) convened the quarterly State-Level Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) meeting for Rajasthan in Jaipur to strengthen coordinated efforts among enforcement agencies in combating drug trafficking and implementing a comprehensive strategy against narcotics-related crimes, officials said on Sunday.
The meeting was jointly chaired by the Deputy Director General (Western Region) of the NCB and the Inspector General of the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), Rajasthan.
Senior representatives from several central and state agencies, including the National Investigation Agency (NIA), Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), Intelligence Bureau (IB), Income Tax Department, Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Drug Controller’s Office and other concerned departments, participated in the deliberations.
During the meeting, officials reviewed the implementation of the Vision Document on Narcotics Control and discussed emerging trends in drug trafficking across Rajasthan, officials said.
The participants also deliberated on monitoring 50 identified cases registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act to ensure their early disposal, expediting proposals under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act, strengthening financial investigations and dismantling organised drug trafficking networks through greater inter-agency coordination.
The participating agencies also reviewed several significant narcotics seizures and important cases handled over the recent months.
Discussions focused on promoting intelligence-based joint operations, conducting coordinated interrogations, ensuring timely sharing of actionable information among agencies, and enhancing public awareness campaigns along with de-addiction initiatives to curb the growing menace of narcotics.
The meeting concluded with a series of actionable directions aimed at ensuring the effective implementation of the Vision Document on Drug Control and further strengthening the collective response of all enforcement agencies against drug trafficking in Rajasthan.
The participating agencies also reaffirmed their commitment to achieving the national objective of building a Drug-Free India through sustained cooperation and coordinated enforcement efforts.
–IANS
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