Moga police have intensified their anti-drug operations, registering 777 cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and arresting over 900 drug smugglers and peddlers in the past year. Properties and assets worth more than Rs 9 crore belonging to prominent drug traffickers have been frozen or seized, disrupting the financial networks supporting the local drug trade, according to officials.
Enforcement and Asset Seizure
Senior police officials stated that the crackdown has significantly curbed the drug menace across the district. The 777 NDPS cases and over 900 arrests represent a sustained effort to dismantle supply chains. The seizure of assets worth Rs 9 crore targets the economic foundation of drug trafficking, making it harder for smugglers to operate.
Health and Rehabilitation Expansion
Deputy Commissioner Sagar Setia emphasized that enforcement alone is insufficient. The district administration has simultaneously expanded health and rehabilitation infrastructure to help those struggling with addiction. Specialized government de-addiction and Outpatient Opioid Assisted Treatment (OOAT) centers provide free, evidence-based medical care, detoxification services, and psychological support.
Recognizing that treatment alone is not enough, the administration has introduced recreational spaces and libraries within rehabilitation facilities to engage recovering youth and support their reintegration into mainstream society.
School Outreach Under 'Yuddh Nasheyan Virudh'
Under the district’s “Yuddh Nasheyan Virudh” (War Against Drugs) campaign, district-level officers have adopted 237 senior secondary schools to identify and prevent substance abuse at an early stage. Setia stated, “Our focus is to build a collaborative network involving the administration, schools and parents to shield youth from negative influences. We are also ensuring that government de-addiction centres are fully equipped with medicines, round-the-clock security and proper counselling to facilitate holistic recovery for every patient.”
The initiative aims to reduce demand for drugs by engaging students and providing early intervention, complementing the enforcement-driven supply reduction efforts.
