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Narcotics Control Bureau
Ministry of Home Affairs
Government of India
DG NCB Sh. OPS Malik presenting memento to H.E. Dr. Suryawati,
Second Vice President of the INCB at NCB Hqrs on
15th December, 2010
 DG’s Message
It gives me great pleasure to bring to you the Annual Report 2010 of the Narcotics
Control Bureau (NCB). The Annual Report analyses the trends and patterns of drug
abuse and trafficking, depicts statistics of seizure of major drugs in the country and
efforts made towards drug demand reduction. It also highlights the coordination efforts
at national as well as international level to combat the problem of drug trafficking and
the scourge of drug abuse. Besides, the report also states the measures taken for
capacity-building and training of personnel of various drug law enforcement agencies
and stakeholders.

The drug scenario in India followed patterns similar to the earlier years, with opium,
heroin and cannabis herb and resin continuing to be the most trafficked and abused
substances. While seizures of opiates, namely opium, morphine and heroin showed a
decline, the seizures of cannabis resin, cocaine and amphetamine showed a marginal
increase. The seizures of ephedrine have doubled. The western borders of the country
continue to be the major gateway for inflow of heroin of South West Asian origin.
Indigenous production of low-grade heroin is also a matter of concern. The states on
the eastern borders of India reported significant seizures of cannabis. Smuggling of
hashish into the country through the India-Nepal border persisted. The involvement of
foreign nationals, especially nationals of western Africa, in drug trafficking continued
during the year. In 2010, NCB had been at the forefront in busting labs producing illicit
ephedrine in Maharashtra and Gujarat.

Production of illicit poppy and cannabis in some states of the country is a matter of
concern. NCB, being the national nodal agency, interacted proactively with all the
stakeholders for identification and timely destruction of illicit poppy cultivation. Satellite
imagery of areas under illicit poppy cultivation was done in the ten identified States,
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which yielded good results in crop identification and its subsequent destruction.

On the organisational front, there was a remarkable increase in the resources of NCB in
2010. The Government sanctioned 252 additional posts which included three Regional
Deputy Director Generals. These DDGs are to cover the Eastern, South-Western and

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 the Northern region with their offices in Kolkata, Mumbai and Delhi respectively.
Besides, two zonal offices were created at Bengaluru and Patna. The direct recruitment
of Intelligence Officers continued through Staff Selection Commission. This cadre is
extremely essential as it is the cutting edge level, and is also the feeder cadre for senior
promotional positions. There has been substantial augmentation of vehicles, arms &
ammunition, state of the art communication and surveillance equipments, which will
enhance the operational capability of the organisation.

The NCB continued to fulfill its international obligations and also extended assistance
to the concerned authorities in foreign countries as well as international organisations.
The International Narcotics Control Board Mission led by Her Excellency Dr. Sri Suryavati,
Second Vice President of the INCB, visited the NCB headquarters on December 15,
2010. A high-level Indonesian delegation led by Mr. Indradi Thanos, Deputy Head for
Law and Cooperation, National Narcotics Board (BNN) also visited NCB headquarters
on December 20, 2010 and held detailed discussion on cooperation in drug-related
matters.

At the national level, the NCB being the apex coordinating authority in drug related
matters, took steps to enhance inter-agency cooperation and coordination. During the
year, four regional coordination meetings were convened by NCB in Delhi, Shillong,
Chennai and Mumbai. NCB continued to play the role of a catalyst in ‘Capacity Building’
of other enforcement agencies by conducting training of their personnel. During the
year, NCB organised 54 training courses and trained 2311 personnel. In 2010, central
assistance amounting to Rs. 2,18,10,575 was sanctioned to various States under the
‘Assistance to States Scheme’.

As the National Nodal Authority, the NCB also acts as a repository and reference point
for data, issues and bench-marks pertaining to drug law enforcement. The Bureau has
made concerted efforts towards documentation of drug traffickers, analysis of drug
trafficking patterns and modus operandi of trafficking.

I am confident that the organisation would successfully meet the future challenges
through effective enforcement and coordination with all stakeholders in a synergic
manner so as to achieve the organisational vision of a drug-free society. I once again
express my deep gratitude to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Hon’ble Union Home
Minister and Union Home Secretary for augmenting NCB with required resources.
I earnestly assure them that all resources will be put to optimum utilization.
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Jai Hind!

( O P S Malik )

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 Contents
1. Year at a glance – 2010 1
2. Drug Trafficking Scenario in India in 2010 4
2.1 Major trafficking trends and patterns 4
2.2 Narcotic Drugs 5
2.2.1 Opium
2.2.2 Heroin
2.2.3 Cannabis Herb (Ganja)
2.2.4 Hashish
2.2.5 Cocaine
2.3 Crop Cultivation (Opium Poppy, Cannabis) 14
2.3.1 Licit Opium Poppy Cultivation
2.3.2 Illicit Opium Poppy Cultivation
2.3.3 Identification and destruction of illicit opium poppy
2.3.4 Identification and destruction of illicit cannabis cultivation
2.4 Psychotropic Substances 18
2.4.1 Synthetic Drugs
2.4.2 Abuse of Ketamine
2.5 Clandestine Laboratories 20
2.6 Precursor Chemicals 22
2.6.1 Ephedrine and pseudo-ephedrine
2.6.2 Acetic Anhydride
2.7 Pharmaceutical Drugs 23
2.7.1 Internet Pharmacies
3. Capacity Building 25
3.1 Training 25
3.2 Assistance to States 28
3.3 Drug Detection Kits 31
4. Coordination 32
4.1 National Coordination 32
4.1.1 Forums at the Centre
4.1.2 Forums at the State level
4.2 International Coordination 38
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5. Demand Reduction 48
6. Organization 53
7. jktHkk"kk fgUnh 58
8. Annexures 60

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 List of Annexures
1. National Drug Enforcement Statistics 60
2. Drug Seizures effected by various agencies 61
3. Important seizures of drugs at airport 62
4. Important seizures of drugs in courier parcels 63
5. Persons arrested and action taken 64
6. Details of foreign nationals arrested 65
7. Bilateral agreements/treaties signed by India with various countries 66
8. INCB mandatory reports/returns 68
9. Comprehensive action plan for identification and destruction of illicit crops 73

Editorial Board
S/Shri
O.P.S. Malik, Director General Chief Patron
A.K. Jaiswal, DDG (Hqrs.) Chairman
B.B. Mishra, DDG (Ops.) Editor
Manoranjan Kumar, DD (Admn.) Asst. Editor
Ashok Yadav, DD (P&C) Asst. Editor
B. Hazra, AD (Admn.) Asst. Editor
U.K. Mishra, AD (P&C) Asst. Editor
V.S. Drall, Superintendent Asst. Editor
R.S. Joshi, Superintendent Compilation Work
Govind Sharma, Sr. Programmer Tech. Assistance
Ravi Rana, Intelligence Officer Publication
J.P.N. Mishra, Tech. Assistant Publication

Cover & book Design by J.P.N. Mishra

(Left to Right)
• Newly recruited Intelligence Officers receiving Training at STC, Tekanpur,
Gwalior (M.P.)
• Children participating in awareness programme against drug abuse on 26th
June, 2010. DG Sh O.P.S. Malik is leading the team.
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• DG NCB Sh. O.P.S. Malik presenting memento to H.E. Dr. Suryawati, Second
Vice president of the INCB at NCB Hqrs, New Delhi on 15th December,
2010
• Awareness Run against Drug Abuse being flagged off by Shri O.P.S. Malik,
Director General, NCB on 26th June, 2010.
• Awareness programme organised by Delhi Zonal Unit of NCB.

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YEAR AT A GLANCE - 2010
The year 2010 has been an important year in the history of the Narcotics Control
Bureau (NCB). The year witnessed a major strengthening of the organization, both
structurally and in terms of induction of additional human resource. The organization is
celebrating its Silver Jubilee. Since its humble beginning in 1986, the NCB has matured
as an agency that is now better equipped to do justice to its vision of making India a
drug-free society.

The illicit drug scenario in India is multi-faceted. The country is situated between the two
major opium growing areas, namely the ‘Golden Crescent’ and the ‘Golden Triangle’,
which account for almost 97 per cent of global illicit production of opium. This makes
India a transit point for trafficking of heroin. It has, therefore, been the endeavour
of the NCB to constantly assess and evaluate illicit drug trafficking trends both at the
national and international level.

Major trafficking trends and seizures

Opiates

An analysis of heroin seized over a period of time indicates that about 40 % of total
seizure of heroin is of South West Asian (SWA) origin. 60% of this heroin enters India
through the Indo-Pak border. Trafficking of heroin of South West Asian (SWA) origin
in the country increased to 36 % of total seizures in 2010. Comparatively, in 2009, it
was 21 %.

Patterns of trafficking of heroin in the border states, including Jammu & Kashmir,
Punjab, Rajasthan and West Bengal remained the same this year. Small quantities came
from Myanmar into the North-East region of the country. While the Afghan origin
heroin is also trafficked to destinations outside India, heroin from Myanmar is largely
used for local consumption in the North-East. Some heroin is also produced in India,
most of which is of low grade.
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Cannabis

Cannabis grows wild over large tracts. It is also illicitly cultivated in some states. Cannabis
herbs sourced from the North-Eastern region were intercepted and seized in West

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Bengal, Meghalaya and Manipur. A feature of trafficking of hashish is that a substantial

proportion of the seizures are sourced to Nepal.

Ketamine

The misuse of Ketamine produced in India is a recent phenomena. Seizures of Ketamine

increased considerably in 2010. Large consignments of Ketamine, almost three-times
the volume of the earlier year, were seized at international airports as they were being
smuggled to South East Asian countries.

Controlled Substances

Diversion of Precursor chemicals, especially Ephedrine and Pseudo-ephedrine, used for

illicit use in the manufacture of Amphetamine Type Stimulants (ATS) remained a major
cause of concern. Pharmaceutical preparations, including cough syrups containing
Codeine, continued to be trafficked to the neighbouring countries in 2010.

Dismantling illicit drug infrastructure

In 2010, the Narcotics Control Bureau busted four clandestine laboratories
which were illicitly manufacturing Ephedrine and Amphetamine Type Stimulants
(ATS). These laboratories were being operated by the criminal groups using the
infrastructure available in loss-making pharmaceutical firms. Significantly, these
criminal groups utilised local support and foreign expertise for the manufacture of
synthetic drugs.

Destruction of illicit cultivation

Illicit poppy cultivation was identified and destroyed in parts of Jammu & Kashmir,
Himachal Pradesh, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Uttarakhand
and Manipur.

Illicit cultivation of cannabis was identified and destroyed in parts of Orissa, Tripura,
Maharashtra, West Bengal, Assam and Tamil Nadu.

Controlled Delivery
As part of NCB’s effort to coordinate with the international drug law enforcement
agencies, a Controlled Delivery operation was carried out in cooperation with
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Afghanistan.

National Coordination
National coordination is one of the key mandates of NCB. This becomes important in
view of many Central and State enforcement agencies that have been empowered to
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enforce the NDPS Act. Organizing Regional Coordination meetings is a key tool that is
employed by NCB for this task.

In 2010, the Bureau organized four Regional Coordination meetings with State and
Central law enforcement agencies and stakeholders, at Chandigarh, Shillong, Chennai
and Mumbai. The Hon’ble Governor of Meghalaya addressed the coordination meeting
in Shillong and appreciated the efforts of the NCB.

Capacity Building
NCB is also engaged in capacity building of other law enforcement agencies and
stakeholders. Towards this objective, the NCB continues to provide financial support
to State Governments and Union Territories through a scheme of Central Assistance.
The objective is to improve their enforcement and interdiction capabilities to reduce the
supply of illicit drugs. Importantly, the Government of India has extended this scheme
for a further period of five years - from 2009-10 to 2013-14 - with an estimated budget
of Rs.15 crore.

Drug Demand Reduction

As the National Nodal Agency, the NCB is tasked with coordinating the drug demand
reduction effort as well. An important element of any drug control strategy is to assess
the nature and extent of drug abuse in the country. The last national drug abuse
survey was carried out in 2001. Since then, there has been a perceptible change in the
drug environment which is to be understood for focussed drug prevention strategies.
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has conducted pilot surveys to ascertain
the prevalence of drug abuse patterns in Punjab, Manipur and Maharashtra through
National Sample Survey Organization (NSSO). NCB has supported the venture by
providing necessary inputs and logistics.

Important visits of foreign delegations to NCB Headquarters

An INCB Mission headed by Her Excellency Dr. Sri Suryawati, Second Vice President
of the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB), Vienna and Chairperson of the
Board’s Standing Committee on Estimates and Mr. Pavel Pachta, Deputy Secretary of
the Board, Vienna, Austria, visited the NCB headquarters on December 15, 2010.

An Indonesian delegation led by Mr Indradi Thanos, Deputy Head for Law & Cooperation,
National Narcotics Board (BNN), the Govt of Republic of Indonesia, visited India on
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December 20, 2010.

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DRUG TRAFFICKING SCENARIO IN
INDIA IN 2010
India’s drug trafficking scenario is determined by external and internal factors. The
external factor largely flows from India’s close proximity to the major opium producing
regions of South West and South East Asia known as ‘Golden Crescent’ and ‘Golden
Triangle’ respectively. Afghanistan is the largest illicit opium producing country in the
world accounting for approximately 92 per cent of global production. This makes India
prone to transit trafficking of heroin, and vulnerable for its consumption in various
forms, particularly along the trafficking routes.

Cannabis is indigenous not only to India but also to the South Asian region. It grows
wild in large tracts of the country, making it a drug of choice. In some areas it is
also cultivated. The drug scenario is further complicated by the emerging threat from
synthetic drugs. Attempts are made to set up manufacturing bases in the country by
foreign operatives in collaboration with their Indian counterparts. Vigilance of the law
enforcement agencies has neutralized many of these attempts but there is a need
for continued alertness since synthetic drugs are replacing plant-based drugs in many
regions of the world.

Abuse of pharmaceutical products like Diazepam, Lorazepam, Buprenorphine, etc are

of greater concern. Despite strict legal controls over these products, there are evidences
of diversion for abuse. There is, thus, a need for striking a balance between controls
without stifling legitimate trade and use.

2.1 Major trafficking trends and patterns in 2010

The trends and patterns that dominated the drug trafficking scenario in India in 2010
can be broadly summarised as follows:
= Opium from illicit cultivation as well as diverted from licit cultivation feeds the
indigenous production of low quality heroin which is trafficked within the country
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and to other nations like Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.

= Trafficking of heroin from South West Asia to India takes place through the
India-Pakistan border for onward trafficking to Western Europe, USA and South
Africa.

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= Heroin trafficked from Myanmar to India is in small quantities and is mainly for
local consumption in North- Eastern states.
= Trafficking of hashish from Nepal into India takes place through the porous India-
Nepal border for onward trafficking to Western Europe, USA and South Africa.
= Foreign nationals from Israel, West Africa, Nepal, Myanmar, Afghanistan, Iran etc.
have been found to be involved in trafficking of narcotic drugs and psychotropic
substances.
= Establishment of illicit ephedrine and methamphetamine labs in India with
collaboration of drug operators from Iran, Australia, the Netherlands and China is
a noticeable feature.
= Diversion of precursor chemicals takes place from pharmaceutical industries for
illicit manufacture of Amphetamine Type Stimulants (ATS). Diversion also takes
place to facilitate manufacture of low grade heroin.
= Trafficking of pharmaceutical preparations and prescription drugs, containing
narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, to the United States, the United
Kingdom and neighbouring countries, especially Bangladesh and Nepal, was
noticed.
= Courier and postal services are being increasingly used for trafficking of drugs.
= Trafficking of Ketamine from India, mainly to South East Asia continues to take
place.

2.2 Narcotic drugs

2.2.1 Opium

The volume of opium seizures in 2009 and 2010 were 1,732 kg and 1,829 kg
respectively.
Trend of seizures of opium (2006 - 10) Annual Report 2010

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State-wise seizures of opium in 2010 (in Kgs.)

2.2.2 Heroin
Heroin is a highly addictive drug which is synthesized from opium. Raw opium is dried
and purified to produce morphine which is then treated with Acetic Anhydride to
make heroin. Depending upon its processing, heroin comes out in a variety of colours,
ranging from white to dark grey. Heroin is also known as smack, brown sugar. The level
of purity of heroin is indicative of the degree of sophistication in its processing. In India
the seizures of heroin indicate its purity up to 40 per cent whereas the purity of Afghan
variety is estimated much higher at nearly 90 per cent.
Heroin of South-West Asian origin is smuggled into India mainly through the India-
Pakistan border. In 2010, seizures of such heroin were estimated to be 36 per cent of
the total heroin seizures in India. The outward trafficking of heroin is mainly carried
out by West African syndicates operating in India, using complex routes and transit
stops. In the process, international airports in India are used by drug trafficking groups
to move heroin outside the country. In 2010, a substantial decline in flow of heroin
trafficked from coastal southern belt of India to Sri Lanka has been noticed. This trend
needs to be closely monitored.
Trend of seizures of heroin (2006 - 10)
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State-wise seizures of heroin in 2010 (in Kgs.)

Significant seizures of Heroin

20.02.2010: Officers of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, Amritsar, intercepted

a truck in the city and seized 20.050 kg. of heroin. The drug was contained in 20
packets and concealed in a long cloth placed behind the driver’s seat of the vehicle.
The suspected source of the seized drug was South West Asia.

25.02.2010: Officers of the Border Security Force, Ajnala, Amritsar, seized 15 kg of

heroin and 22 gm of opium. The drug was concealed in 16 packets. The suspected
source of the seized drug was South West Asia. Seized drug was handed over to
Narcotics Control Bureau, Chandigarh.

17.3.2010: Officers of the Narcotics Control Bureau, Lucknow, seized 24.275 kg of

heroin in front of Safdarjung Railway Station, Barabanki. The drug was concealed in
plastic packets and kept in hand bags. Two persons were arrested.

17.3.2010: Officers of the 30th Bn. Border Security Force, Jalalabad, Ferozpur seized 26
Kg of Heroin, 3 packets of FICN, one pistol, 05 live rounds of ammmunition, 02 empty
cartridges of AK-47, 02 empty cartridges of pistol, etc., near the international border.
Seized drug was subsequently handed over to NCB Chandigarh. The suspected source
of the said drug was South West Asia.

21.3.2010: Officers of the J&K Police apprehended two persons and seized 15.003 kg
heroin from their possession.
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16.11.2010: Officers of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, New Delhi, intercepted

a car at Singhu Border in Delhi and seized 51.685 kg of heroin. The drug was contained
in two HDPE bags kept in the rear of the said car. One Afghan national was arrested.
The suspected source of the seized drug was Afghanistan.

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Seizure of 6 kg Heroin by Jodhpur Zonal Office of NCB

2.2.3 Cannabis herb (Ganja)

According to the UNODC, “cannabis is the most widely used illicit substance in the
world”. The typical herbal form of cannabis consists of the flowers and subtending
leaves and stalks of mature pistillate of female plants. The resinous form of the drug
is known as hashish. The UNODC Afghanistan Cannabis Survey 2009 estimates that
cannabis is cultivated in 172 countries and territories. It also estimates global production
of herbal cannabis in 2008 at between 13,300 tonnes and 66,100 tonnes.
Trends
There are no estimates of the production of cannabis herb in India. However, in 2010,
trends of trafficking of ganja across the country are by and large on the previous
patterns. These include:

 Trafficking from the north-eastern part of India to eastern states is mainly by road.
 Regular trafficking in substantial quantities takes place across the India - Nepal
border, Andhra-Orissa border, India - Myanmar border and in the states of Bihar
and Uttar Pradesh.
 The main transit hubs for ganja are Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra
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and Uttar Pradesh.

 Main modes of transport used for trafficking of ganja are trucks, oil tankers and
other vehicles.
 The drug is often concealed in legitimate consignments.

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The seizures in the region are of more than 100 tons every year. Compared to 2009,
however, the year 2010 has witnessed a fall in the quantity of cannabis seizures.

Trend of seizures of cannabis herb (2006-10)

State-wise seizures of cannabis herb (Ganja) in 2010

STATE SEIZURES (in kg)

Andhra Pradesh 8028
Assam 38591
Chhatisgarh 17334
Meghalaya 12951
Nagaland 21697
Uttar Pradesh 13878
West Bengal 12700
Maharashtra 10432
Orissa & Manipur 36839
Total 172450
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Significant seizures of cannabis herb (ganja)

12.02.2010: Officers of the Erode district, Tamil Nadu Police, seized 4000 kg of cannabis
herb and 880.1 kg of dried cannabis herb. Eight persons were arrested.

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14.02.2010: Officers of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, Siliguri, Kolkata,

intercepted a truck at Darjeeling and seized 4,023.08 kg of cannabis herb. The drug
was kept under the bags of fresh ginger in the truck. One person was arrested.

22.03.2010: Officers of the anti-smuggling unit, Customs division, Imphal intercepted

a vehicle on Guwahati–Thawai road and seized 3,276 kg of cannabis herb, packed and
wrapped in 166 packets of compressed rectangular blocks.

09.05.2010: Officers of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, Berhampore intercepted

a truck at Khagra Railway level crossing, Murshidabad, and seized 3,429.3 kg of cannabis
herb. Three persons were arrested.

19.05.2010: Officers of the Behrampore Customs Preventive Unit in a joint operation

with Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, Behrampore intercepted a truck at Khagra
railway level crossing, Murshidabad, and seized 3,210.6 kg of cannabis herb. Two
persons were arrested.

May 2010: Officers of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), intercepted 3181.25 kg. of
cannabis herb, 1.25 kg of heroin and 5 kg of opium in 21 cases in Assam, Bihar and
Uttar Pradesh. Twelve people were arrested. The suspected source of the seized drug
in most of these cases was Nepal.

16.07.2010: Officers of Madhya Pradesh Police seized 1850.900 kg of cannabis herb.

Twelve persons were arrested.

27.08.2010: Officers of the Uttar Pradesh Police intercepted a truck at Darbha district
and seized 2468 kg of cannabis herb. Three persons were arrested.

01.12.2010: Officers of the Assam Rifles and Narcotics Control Bureau, Imphal seized
3,248 kg of cannabis herb near Tadubi in Senapati district, Manipur. The drug was
concealed in 218 packets.

2.2.4 Hashish

Hashish or charas is the cannabis resin derived from the plant cannabis sativa. Generally
hashish is obtained from the plant by rubbing the flowering tops of the cannabis plant
between the palms of the hand or on rubber sheets.

According to the findings of the UNODC Afghanistan Cannabis Survey 2009, the
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world’s biggest producer of opium is also a major producer of cannabis. According to

the UNODC, while other countries have even larger cannabis cultivation, the yield of
the Afghan cannabis crop (145kg/ha of hashish, as compared to around 40 kg/ha in
Morocco) makes Afghanistan the world’s biggest producer of hashish, estimated at
between 1,500 and 3,500 tonnes a year.
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Seizure of hashish in India is approximately 4 tonnes per year. Other than domestic
production, Nepal, with whom India shares a long porous border is also a major source
country for hashish. Almost half of the hashish seizures are trafficked through India-
Nepal border. In 2010, hashish of Nepal origin was 49 per cent of total seizures made
in India.
State-wise seizures of hashish in 2010 (in Kgs.)

Significant seizures of hashish

09.02.2010: Officers of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, Lucknow in a joint

operation with Central Excise Commissionerate, Kanpur intercepted a gas tanker near
Bhaunti, on the Kanpur – Agra National Highway and seized 102 kg of charas. The
drug was kept in the front upside boxes and the empty space of the battery box behind
the driver’s seat of the vehicle. Two persons were arrested. The suspected source of the
seized drug was Nepal.

20.02.2010: February 20,2010, officers of the Narcotics Control Bureau, Ahmedabad

apprehended three persons at Kankaria Bus Stand, Ahmedabad and seized 25.028 kg
of charas from their possession. The drug was kept in 13 packets in the form of Laddu.
All the three persons were arrested.

22.02.2010: Officers of the Customs (P), Hajipur, Bihar seized 50 kg of unclaimed

Nepali charas.

05.06.2010: Officers of the Delhi Police apprehended one person in the national capital
and seized 35 kg of charas from his possession. He was arrested.
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29.09.2010: Officers of the Narcotics Control Bureau, Mumbai intercepted a truck at

Thane and seized 61 kg of hashish. Three persons were arrested.

13.11.2010: Officers of the Narcotics Control Bureau, Mumbai, intercepted a truck

in Mumbai and seized 68 kg of hashish. The drug was packed in twenty six scotched

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taped packets concealed in the specially-made cavities in the roof of the driver’s cabin
of the said truck. Four persons were arrested.

Cavity made in the upper side of roof in the bottom of dickey: On 21 Jan’2010 NCB, Zonal Unit Indore
seized 16 Kg Hashish of Kashmir origin wrapped in 08 brown plastic packets, each weighing 2 kgs,
from the dickey of a Hyundai Ascent Car at Indore.

2.2.5 Cocaine

Cocaine is widely used as a recreational drug that is prepared from coca leaves. It
is found in South American countries, primarily Brazil, Colombia, Bolivia and Peru.
Cocaine, originating in South America, is trafficked throughout the world. Although
the drug is finding markets in the developing world, the primary markets are in North
America and Europe. In India, it is mainly smuggled in small quantities by West African
drug traffickers.

Trends

Trafficking trends of cocaine have followed a similar pattern over the years. The pattern
is characterized by low level seizures. The major trends are as follows:
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 Cocaine abuse in India is more prevalent among the rich and affluent.
 Seizure of cocaine is generally in small quantities.
 The drug is concealed adopting several modus operandi such as in courier
parcels.

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Trend of seizures of cocaine (2006-10)

Significant seizures of cocaine

03.02.2010: Officers of Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, Ludhiana, seized 212

gms of cocaine packed in small polythene pouches wrapped with black colour
adhesive tapes and concealed in the cavity of a hydraulic door spring. Two Nigerian
nationals were arrested. The suspected drug was destined to Italy and the
Netherlands.

27.02.2010: Officers of the Air Customs, Mumbai apprehended one Zambian national
at CSI Airport, Mumbai and seized 5.420 kg of cocaine and 95 gms of heroin. The drug
was concealed in an amplifier. She was arrested. The destination of the seized drug
was Ethiopia.

03.03.2010: Officers of the Criminal Investigation Department, narcotic drug cell

Bangalore apprehended three persons in Bangalore and seized 732 gms of cocaine
from their possession.

24.04.2010: Officers of the Goa Police apprehended one Nigerian national in the State
and seized 465 gm of cocaine and 45 gm of MDMA from his possession. He was
arrested.
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15.05.2010: Officers of the Narcotics Control Bureau, New Delhi apprehended one
Philippines national at IGI Airport, New Delhi, and seized 1.78 kg of cocaine from her
possession. She was arrested. The suspected source of the seized drug was Peru. In the
follow up action, one Nigerian national was also arrested.

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2.3 Crop Cultivation (Opium Poppy, Cannabis)

2.3.1 Licit Opium Poppy Cultivation

India is the only country, authorised by the United Nations Single Convention on
Narcotic Drugs (1961), to produce gum opium. Countries such as Australia, Austria,
France, China, Hungary, the Netherlands, Poland, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey and Czech
Republic also produce opium but through Concentrate of Poppy Straw (CPS) method.

Opium poppy

Licit cultivation of Opium Poppy takes place in selected tracts of Madhya Pradesh,
Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh under licence issued by the Central Bureau of Narcotics
(CBN), Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance. The entire production of opium is
purchased by the Government to be used for pharmaceutical and research purposes.

During the crop year 2009-10, provisional statistics issued by CBN indicates that
60,787 cultivators were issued licences. The licenced area under cultivation was 23,425
hectares, out of which 12,237 hectares was harvested, with an average crop yield of
60.37 Kg/hectare.
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2.3.2 Illicit Opium Poppy Cultivation

Afghanistan and Myanmar are the world’s two largest illicit opium poppy growing areas.
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Survey 2010 at 123,000 hectares, which was about the same as in 2009. However,
the estimated opium production was 48 per cent lower than in 2009. This was primarily
because of a disease that spread across opium growing fields in the major growing
areas of Helmand and Kandahar. Because of the low yield, the farm gate prices of dry
opium at harvest time shot up to a level of US $ 169 per kg, a 164 per cent increase
over 2009. According to the survey, this increase was a market response to the drastic
reduction of opium production.

International Scenario

According to the Afghanistan Opium Survey 2010, conducted by UNODC, the

illicit cultivation of opium poppy in Afghanistan in 2010 was at 123,000 hectares.
However, in 2010, the spread of a disease affected the yield of opium poppy plants
and the production decreased to 3,600 tonnes.

In Myanmar, illicit opium poppy cultivation increased from 27,700 hectare in 2007
to 28,500 hectare in 2008 and reached a total of 31,700 hectare in 2009.

Opium poppy cultivation in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic increased to an

estimated 1,900 hectare in 2009, up from 1,600 hectare in 2008 and 1,500 hectare
in 2007.

Opium poppy cultivation continued on a small scale in Thailand, where approximately

211 hectare of opium poppy was cultivated in scattered areas.

As for India, illicit cultivation of opium poppy has been found in Manipur, Arunachal
Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, West Bengal, Bihar and
Jharkhand.

2.3.3 Identification and destruction of illicit opium poppy

The extent of illicit cultivation of opium poppy cannot be exactly quantified but
eradications undertaken by law enforcement agencies are indicative of the areas prone
to such cultivation. The Government of India has undertaken the satellite imaging
of such illicit cultivation and results from this enable a more focussed approach for
eradicating the illicit crop.

The Narcotics Control Bureau continues to coordinate efforts of law enforcement

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agencies to identify such poppy fields and eradicate the crop. The coordination and
enforcement efforts of the Narcotics Control Bureau resulted in identification and
destruction of opium poppy spread over 7,630 acres in 2010 compared to 5,532 acres
in 2009.

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Ground survey of opium poppy cultivation in progress

The identification of illicit poppy fields is based on the input from intelligence reports,
earlier eradications of the crop, field survey and satellite imagery. In 2010, satellite images
received from Advanced Data Processing Research Institute (ADRIN), Secunderabad,
under the “Narcotics Crop Assessment Project” (NCAP), have once again helped the
agencies in the identification and destruction of such cultivation. However, the satellite
images are only indicative of probability that needs to be validated through ground
verification.
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An illustration depicting the use of satellite imagery for identifying areas under illicit crops

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State-wise destruction of illicit opium poppy in 2010 (in Acres)

State-wise destruction of illicit poppy cultivation* (2006-10) in Acres

STATES Year Average

Per year

2000- 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

2005
Arunachal Pradesh 2 2186 1107 627 1238 1031.60
Manipur 30 22 850 174.40
Uttarakhand 41 7 6 380 4 428 165.00
Bihar 7 27 5 7.80
Jharkhand 209 217 353 208 197.40
West Bengal 1 34 15615 27 740 3941 4071.40
Karnataka 83.5 0.5 0.10
Orissa 9 1.80
Jammu & Kashmir 1029 350 1470 0 3027 418 1053.00
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Himachal Pradesh 370 245 506 82 754 533 424.00

Total 1557 636 20014 1820 5532 7630.5 7126.50
*Provisional figures

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NCB Officers identifying illicit crops in hilly and remote areas

2.3.4 Identification and destruction of illicit cannabis cultivation

Under the NDPS Act, as also under the UN Drug Control Conventions, the cultivation
of cannabis is illegal. One of the important countermeasures of NCB is to identify and
destroy illicit cultivation of the plant. In 2010, illicit cannabis cultivation on 1,379 acres
was detected and destroyed by various Central & State agencies.

State-wise destruction of illicit cannabis cultivation in Acres

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2.4 Psychotropic substances

The UN Convention on Psychotropic Substances, 1971, establishes the international
control regime for such substances. The Convention responded to the diversification

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and expansion of the spectrum of drugs of abuse and introduced controls over a
number of synthetic drugs according to their abuse potential on the one hand and
their therapeutic value on the other.

According to the NDPS Act, “psychotropic substance” means any substance, natural
or synthetic, or any natural material or any salt or preparation of such substance or
material included in the list of psychotropic substances specified in the Schedule. The
Schedule includes psychotropic substances like ATS, methamphetamine, methaqualone,
alprazolam, diazepam, buprenorphine, etc

2.4.1 Synthetic drugs

The abuse of synthetic drugs is one of the emerging threats. Synthetic drugs, for example
ATS, have become drugs of choice in South East Asia and in North America. In India,
attempts have been made to set up clandestine manufacturing facilities, especially in
Maharashtra and Gujarat. Narcotics Control Bureau has successfully thwarted these
attempts.

Synthetic drugs

Significant seizures of psychotropic substances

10.01.2010: Officers of Goa Police apprehended one Nepali national in the state and
seized 34 capsules of MDMA (8.1 gm), 141.76 gm of charas and 3.82 gm of MDMA
powder from his possession.

13.01.2010: Officers of Goa Police apprehended one person in the state and seized
90 ecstasy tablets weighing 34 gms, 26 gms of MDMA powder, 17 gms of cocaine,
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6 ml liquid LSD and currency worth Rs 3,04,920 in different denominations, 4,920 US

dollars, 350 pounds, 650 euros, 50 Australian dollars and 210 dirhams.

24.04.2010: Officers of the Goa Police apprehended one Nigerian national at Goa and
seized 465 gms of cocaine and 45 gms of MDMA from his possession.

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31.07.2010: Officers of Narcotics Control Bureau, Chandigarh apprehended two

persons including one Lesotho national, and seized 525 gm of hashish and 26 gm of
MDMA from their possession.

2.4.2 Abuse of Ketamine

Instances of diversion of Ketamine from its legitimate channels of production have been
observed. It is smuggled out of India for abuse. Ketamine, an anesthetic drug mainly
used in veterinary surgery, has attained the notoriety as a club drug and its abuse has
been reported from South-East Asia and Europe. It is also being used as an adulterant
in the production of methamphetamines in South-East Asia.

Restrictions were placed on the export of Ketamine by issue of a Notification No. 67

(RE-2007)/2004-2009 dated December 27, 2007, by the Director General of Foreign
Trade. As per the notification, export of Ketamine is allowed subject to obtaining “no
objection certificate” from the Narcotics Commissioner of India.

Trends

In 2010, the following trends have been observed:

 India continues to be a source country for trafficking of ketamine to South-East
Asia
 Instances of ketamine trafficking to Canada, Spain and the United Kingdom were
also noticed in 2010

Seizures of Ketamine

Seizures of ketamine have been reported within the country as well as outside. These
have been in fairly large quantities. In 2010, various law enforcement agencies have
seized approximately 1,268 Kg of ketamine. A major seizure of 500 kg was reported
by Directorate of Revenue Intelligence in Mumbai on August 5, 2010.

2.5 Clandestine laboratories

In the absence of any survey, the extent and prevalence of abuse of amphetamine-type
stimulants in India is not known. As in earlier years, attempts to set up clandestine
facilities to manufacture methamphetamine continued. In most of these laboratories
the involvement of foreign operatives has been noticed. This indicates that India is being
used by criminal networks for the illicit manufacture of amphetamine-type stimulants.
There are reports that most of the methamphetamine manufactured in clandestine
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laboratories in India is destined for illicit markets in other countries.

Busting the illicit infrastructure

In 2010, one illicit methamphetamine laboratory was busted in Mumbai. Significantly,

three laboratories producing ephedrine illicitly were busted in Maharashtra and Gujarat
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by NCB. Seventeen people, including foreign operatives from Iran, Holland, Colombia,
China and Australia, were arrested along with Indian nationals. During the course of
investigation, methamphetamine, ephedrine, pseudo-ephedrine, powder of actified
tablets and Lorfast –D tablets were seized.

Seizure of 238 Kgs of Ephedrine at M/s. Mira Organics Pvt. Ltd, Panoli, Dist. Bharuch with
apprehended accused.
Modus operandi

The manufacture of ATS involves setting up of clandestine laboratories at remote

places often with the connivance of some foreign nationals. The next step is to either
obtain ephedrine or pseudo-ephedrine by diverting it from legal channels or to extract
the chemicals from pharmaceutical preparations containing them for production of
drugs like methamphetamine with logistical support from locals.
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Illicit Ephedrine manufacturing facility at M/s. Mira Organics Pvt Ltd, Panoli, Gujarat

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2.6 Precursor Chemicals

Precursor chemicals are dual use chemicals that have legitimate uses, and can also be
used in the manufacture of illicit narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. The UN
Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, 1988,
has identified 23 precursors as the chemicals that need to be controlled. India has
notified five precursor chemicals as ‘Controlled Substances’.

They are:
1. Acetic Anhydride
2. Ephedrine
3. Pseudoephedrine
4. Anthranilic acid
5. N-anthranilic acid

2.6.1 Ephedrine and pseudo-ephedrine

These two precursors are widely used in the manufacture of medicines especially
cough syrups. They are also essential ingredients for the illicit manufacture of
synthetic drugs. India produces large quantities of these precursor chemicals for
legitimate use. India also exports these chemicals by following a system of Pre-
Export Notification (PEN) under which prior clearance is obtained from the importing
country.

Trend of seizures of ephedrine (2006-2010)

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2.6.2 Acetic anhydride

India is one of the largest producers of acetic anhydride for legitimate use. It is widely
used by the pharmaceutical and textile industry. It is also used for the illicit manufacture
of heroin and methaqualone.

Significant seizure in 2010

On December 4, 2010, officers of the Central Bureau of Narcotics, Mandsaur, Madhya

Pradesh, intercepted a vehicle at Bardia Amra Tiraha, Nayi Abadi and seized 15 kg of
opium and 54 kg of acetic anhydride. Five persons were arrested.

Trend of seizures of Acetic Anhydride (2006-2010)

2.7 Pharmaceutical drugs

The abuse of pharmaceutical drugs in India has assumed serious proportions in recent
times. The problem seems to be serious in the north-east and north-west region. The
pharmaceuticals that are abused are largely narcotic or psychotropic substances which
include buprenorphine, codeine based cough syrups, alprazolam, diazepam and other
sedatives.

The easy availability of such preparations is the major factor that encourages their
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misuse. There is also the perception that these are less harmful than major drugs. This is
a misconception since these can be addictive and have a debilitating effect on health.

Pharmaceutical preparations having narcotic / psychotropic substances are under the

dual control of the Drugs and Cosmetic Act and the NDPS Act.

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Other than abuse of pharmaceuticals in the country, these are also smuggled to neighbouring
countries like Bangladesh. The most common pharmaceuticals that are smuggled include
codeine-based cough syrups. Therefore, under the Customs Act, 1962, the Government
of India has notified drug formulations containing codeine or its salts as specified goods for
checking their trafficking along the India-Bangladesh border (50 km in width
area) falling within the territories of West Bengal, Tripura, Assam, Meghalaya and
Mizoram.

In 2010, Border Security Force and Customs seized 3,40,394 bottles of codeine-based
cough syrups on India-Bangladesh border. Law enforcement agencies have also seized
sizeable quantities of spasmo-proxyvon, nitrazepam, actified tabs and buprenorphine.

2.7.1 Internet pharmacies

The Internet has become an essential part of the modern day life. In India the growth
of internet users has been one of the fastest in the world. Unfortunately, the new
technology also brings a series of novel problems, including the exploitation of the
internet for criminal activities, like drug trafficking.

Internet pharmacies utilized for illicit drug trade exist in all regions and their products
have been seized in many countries of the world. The problem is, thus, global and
needs to be addressed globally through regional and international cooperation among
law enforcement agencies.

India has a vast pharmaceutical industry with a competitive price advantage. Therefore,
it has become one of the source countries for procuring drugs, particularly psychotropic
substances.

The modus operandi for suspect internet pharmacies is standard and simple. Drug
offered for sale include illicitly manufactured natural and synthetic drugs such as
heroin or amphetamines and pharmaceutical preparations containing narcotic drugs
and psychotropic substances. Most of these preparations should only be available on
prescription and consumed under medical supervision. Internet pharmacies, however,
illegally sell such drugs without the required prescription and without a client doctor
interface. Anyone can access on-line such internet pharmacies, identify the drugs that
they require and make payment through credit cards to receive the drugs through
courier service.
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CAPACITY BUILDING
3.1 Training
The Narcotics Control Bureau was created as a Central Authority for the purpose
of effectively preventing and combating abuse of narcotic drugs and psychotropic
substances and illicit traffic therein. Being the apex coordinating authority, NCB
assists other agencies involved in drug law enforcement to enhance their capabilities
in combating the menace of drugs. A large number of Central and State Government
agencies have been empowered to enforce the NDPS Act throughout the country.
As drug law enforcement is only a part of the overall mandate of these agencies,
the officers of these agencies are required to undergo training and update their
knowledge with a view to develop the specialised skills required in the field of drug
control strategy.
NCB adopted a multi-pronged strategy for capacity building in the field of drug law
enforcement. These strategies are:

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Training on drug law enforcement at Jammu

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Workshop on drug law enforcement at Kota, Rajasthan

i) Organisation of a one-day, two-day, and three-day training programme at NCB

headquarters, zonal offices and also at various state/centre training establishments.
Training curriculum includes study of the NDPS Act & Rules, investigation techniques,
financial investigation and regulations governing precursors control, etc.
ii) NCB provides funds to training establishments of other agencies for conducting
exclusive programmes on drug law enforcement.
iii) NCB provides ‘resource persons’ and training materials to other agencies like
National Academy of Custom Excise & Narcotics (NACEN), CBI Academy, National
Institute of Criminology & Forensic Science, National & State Police Academies,
etc., for specialized training in drug law enforcement.
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DG, NCB addressing a conference on’Drug Situation in NCR region’ at NCB Headquarters, New Delhi

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Valediction ceremony of 2nd batch of NCB Intelligence Officers at

CBI Academy, Ghaziabad, U.P.

In 2010, NCB organised 54 training courses. A total of 2,311 personnel working in

different organisations of state police, central excise, border guarding forces, educational
institutions and parcel/courier companies were trained.

In addition to above, NCB imparted basic training for its second batch of newly recruited
Intelligence Officers in active association with the CBI Academy Ghaziabad, BSF Academy,
Tekanpur, and Intelligence Bureau, New Delhi. The training programme included Major
and Minor Acts, NDPS Act, Drug control strategies, intelligence/surveillance techniques,
arms handling, vehicle driving, and familiarisation with the working of Customs and
immigration departments.

A two-week orientation course was conducted for 22 Intelligence Officers who joined
NCB on deputation from various Central Police Organizations (CPOs) at Regional
Training Institute, NACEN, Kolkata, from July 5, 2010 to July 16, 2010.

A one-week refresher course was conducted for Intelligence Officers of NCB and
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Inspectors of Customs (Preventive) on narcotics detection and drug law enforcement,

at New Customs House, New Delhi from December 6, 2010 to December 10,
2010.

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Newly recruited NCB Intelligence Officers undergoing training in field craft, weapon-handling and IT at
CBI Academy (Ghaziabad) and BSF Academy (Tekanpur, Gwalior, M.P.)

3.2 Assistance to States

According to a National Drug Abuse Survey sponsored by the Ministry of Social Justice &
Empowerment in association with United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
in 2001, the most common drugs of abuse are cannabis, opium and heroin. Even after
a decade, these drugs remain the most commonly abused. The above survey of 2001
further brought out that many addicts are poly-drug users, and drug abuse was equally
prevalent in rural and urban population. Regional surveys conducted subsequently also
indicate an increasing trend of Injecting Drug Use (IDU) especially in North-eastern
states. It is therefore, essential that the State Governments are aware of the drug-
related problems in their states and address them in an effective manner before they
assume serious proportions.
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The Scheme

The Government of India has introduced a Scheme, ‘Assistance to States’, with an

objective to finance the State Governments so as to strengthen their enforcement
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capabilities for combating illicit trafficking in Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic

Substances. The scheme was launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs on October 24,
2004, with an estimated budget of Rs 10 crore and the scheme was valid for a period
of five years till March 31, 2009. Under this scheme, financial assistance is given for
augmenting the drug law enforcement capabilities of the States. Financial assistance
is provided for purchase of surveillance equipment, laboratory equipment, vehicle,
computer, their accessories and office equipment etc. The assistance is also given for
purchase of equipment/machinery required for destruction of illicitly grown crops.

Considering the need for continuation of the Central Assistance Scheme and its
objective, the Government of India has decided to extend this scheme further for a
period of five years i.e. from 2009-10 to 2013-14, with an estimated budget of Rs 15
crore. The revised scheme referred to as ‘Assistance to States and Union Territories’
is operational from April 1,2009 to March 31,2014. The purpose of the scheme is to
assist State Governments and Union Territories, in controlling the inter-state and cross-
border drug trafficking.

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An awareness program by NCB in far flung area of the country

Eligibility

The financial assistance under the Scheme ‘Assistance to States & Union Territories’ is
subject to establishment of following institutional mechanism:-

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i) Formation of an apex level committee under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary

or a Senior Secretary to draw up a strategy to combat both drug abuse and supply
of drugs.

ii) Setting up of an Anti Narcotics Task Force under an IG/DIG level officer.

iii) Formulation of a five-year Action Plan to address narcotics drug-related issues.

As of now, all the 28 States, NCT of Delhi and Union Territory of Lakshadweep have
established the above mechanism. The remaining five Union Territories i.e. Andaman
& Nicobar Island, Daman & Diu, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Chandigarh, Puducherry -
have been advised by NCB to establish similar institutional mechanism to avail Central
financial assistance.

Central assistance amounting to Rs 2,18,10,575 has been sanctioned to the States

under the scheme in 2010. State-wise sanction of the amount is as given:-

S. No. State Amount sanctioned (in Rs.)

1. Goa 25,74,160

2. Manipur 19,71,500

3. Gujarat 12,45,000

4. Jharkhand 37,64,815

5. Punjab 15,95,600

6. Jammu & Kashmir 3,00,000

7. Tamil Nadu 43,25,000

8 Karnataka 19,91,500

9. Maharashtra 25,63,000

10. Mizoram 14,80,000

Total 2,18,10,575 (Two crore eighteen lakhs ten

thousand five hundred seventy five rupees)
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The implementation of the scheme is monitored by Director General, NCB. The State
Governments and Union Territories, which avail central assistance under the scheme,
are required to furnish performance reports and utilization certificates to NCB. The Zonal
Directors of Narcotics Control Bureau monitor the utilization of the central assistance.

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3.3 Drug Detection Kits

NCB procures and provides Drug Detection Kits to the enforcement agencies across
the country free of cost. These kits are used for initial screening and identification of
narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and precursor chemicals.

Five hundred standard size kits and 150 precursor chemicals kits were procured and
distributed to various drug law enforcement agencies in 2010.

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Coordination
4.1 National Coordination
The Narcotics Control Bureau, being the national nodal authority for matters relating to
the drug law enforcement in India, assesses the problems relating to drug trafficking in
the country. In doing so, NCB seeks the cooperation of the States and Union Territories.
It also advises them suitably at various forums - both at the Centre and the State level.

4.1.1 Forums at the Centre

a) Narcotics Coordination Committee of Secretaries:

The Ministry of Finance, as per the recommendations of the Cabinet Sub Committee
on Drug Abuse Control, formed a Narcotics Committee of Secretaries to review the
incidents of drug abuse, control and counter measures, drug problems in the States and
the functioning of the de-addiction centres. The committee consists of the Secretaries
of the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Ministry of
Health & Family Welfare, Ministry of Home Affairs with DG, NCB, as the Convener.

b) Regional Coordination meetings:

The meetings for regional coordination are held periodically under the chairmanship
of Director General, Narcotics Control Bureau. Discussions during above meetings lead
to formulation of appropriate strategies for augmenting the drug law enforcement
capabilities of the States and [Link] summary of such meetings held in 2010 are
given.

Region Member States Date of Participation

Meeting

Northern Jammu&Kashmir, Himachal 23.02.2010 State Police, CBN, DRI,

Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar BSF, SSB, CBI, State
Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan Excise
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Eastern Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, 22.05.2010 State Police, CBI, IB,

& Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Coast Guard, CPMFs,
North Tripura, Manipur, Sikkim, West State Excise, State
Eastern Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand & Orissa Drug Controllers.

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Region Member States Date of Participation

Meeting

Southern Tamilnadu, Kerala, Karnataka, 23.12.2010 State Police, State

Andhra Pradesh Excise Forest
Department, DRI,
Excise Deptt., SAFEMA,
CPMFs, Coast Guard,
DGCEI, CBI, State Drug
Controllers
Western Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, 29.12.2010 State Police, Coast
Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh Guard, State Drug
Controllers, BSF, RPF,
DRI, SIB

East Zone Regional Coordination Meeting, Shillong, Meghalaya

c) Multi Agency Centre (MAC) :

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MAC meetings are conducted by the Intelligence Bureau and are attended by the nodal
officers of various law enforcement agencies. The main purpose of this meeting is to
exchange intelligence relating to terrorism, organised crime, including drug trafficking
and narco-terrorism. NCB regularly participates in MAC meetings.

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South Zone Regional Coordination Meeting, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

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West Zone Regional Coordination Meeting, Mumbai, Maharashtra

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d) Lead Intelligence Agency (LIA) :

This meeting is organised by the Central Border Guarding Forces, deployed in the State/
Region. MHA has designated SSB (Nepal border), BSF (Pakistan, Bangladesh border),
Assam Rifles (Myanmar border) and Coast Guard (Coastal States) as Lead Intelligence
Agencies for convening the meeting to share intelligence and discuss issues relating to
terrorism, smuggling, organized crime, including drug trafficking and other security-
related issues. Participants of this meeting include State and Central enforcement
agencies like State Police, State Excise, State Forest, IB, etc. NCB actively participates in
this meeting.

4.1.2 Forums at the State level:

(a) State level Apex Coordination Committee Meeting:

This meeting is conducted under the Chairmanship of Chief Secretary or a Senior

Secretary of State periodically to review drug abuse situation and trafficking problems
in the States and take necessary measures. A representative of NCB is a member of the
committee. This committee is represented by all State enforcement agencies and other
important government departments like Excise, Education, Youth, Welfare, Health,
etc.

(b) Anti Narcotic Task Force Meeting :

This meeting is conducted by the designated Inspector General of Police or officer-in-

charge, Anti Narcotic Task Force of the concerned State. Representatives from various
state enforcement agencies, apart from NCB, participate in the meeting to exchange
intelligence and draw an action plan to combat drug trafficking.

(c) Regional Economic Intelligence Council (REIC) Meeting:

This meeting is convened by the Directorate General of Income Tax (Investigation)

on monthly basis. The meeting deals with exchange of information regarding
economic offences and organised crime including drug trafficking. The participants
include State and Central Enforcement/Security agencies, Revenue departments,
RBI and SEBI.

(d) State level Multi Agency Centre (SMAC) Meeting :

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This Meeting is organised on a regular basis by the Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau

focussing on exchanging intelligence relating to terrorism, organised crime including
drug trafficking and narco-terrorism. Members from all intelligence and security agencies
of State and Central Government are represented in the meeting.

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Meeting of DDG, NCB with representatives of major courier companies at

NCB Headquarters, New Delhi
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DG, NCB addressing a conference of Zonal Directors at NCB Headquarters, New Delhi

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DG, NCB chairing a conference on ‘Drug Trafficking Scenario in NCR’

at NCB Headquarters, New Delhi

Important Visits

Date of visit

26th April 2010 An interaction session with Ex-DGs of Narcotics Control Bureau
was organized at NCB HQrs to discuss the emerging trends of drug
trafficking, challenges, future vision and road map for NCB. Sh M M
Bhatnagar, IC&CS, Sh Joginder Singh, IPS, Sh Gopal Achari, IPS, Sh
M K Singh, IPS, Sh Swaraj Puri, IPS and Sh K C Verma, IPS attended
the said interaction session.

22nd July 2010 Sh J H Rothuama, Hon’ble Minister of Excise & Narcotics,

Government of Mizoram, visited NCB HQrs. He had discussion with
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DG, NCB and other NCB Officers regarding providing of additional

Central assistance to the state of Mizoram to strengthen and reinforce
their capabilities for combating illicit trafficking in Narcotic Drugs and
Psychotropic Substances

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4.2 International Coordination

The charter of the Narcotics Control Bureau includes implementation of the obligations
under the various international conventions to which India is a signatory. NCB also
renders assistance to the concerned authorities in foreign countries and concerned
international organisations with a view to facilitating coordination and universal action
for prevention and suppression of illicit traffic in narcotics drugs and psychotropic
substances.

Drug trafficking and abuse has assumed global proportions. International co-operation
is one of the most potent tools in this common fight. To achieve this objective, India has
entered into agreements both bilateral and multilateral, MLATs and JWGs with various
countries. It is also an active participant in various international forums both regional
(SAARC, SDOMD) and inter-regional (CND, HONLEA, IDEC, ADEC, ADLOMICO) etc.

Bilateral Agreements:

To enhance bilateral cooperation, NCB/Govt. of India has entered into bilateral

agreements for mutual cooperation for reducing demand, and preventing illicit
trafficking in narcotics drugs, psychotropic substances and precursor chemicals with
22 countries, namely Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bulgaria, Cambodia, China, Croatia,
Cyprus, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Kuwait, Laos PDR, Mauritius, Myanmar, Poland, Romania,
Russia, Tajikistan, Turkey, UAE, USA and Zambia.

The agreements envisage assistance in exchanging information and to identify, suppress

and prevent the criminal activities of International Drugs Syndicates engaged in the
illicit traffic of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances.

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

The NCB/Govt. of India has signed MoU on narcotic drugs-related matters with Bhutan,
Indonesia, Iran, Oman, USA and Vietnam.

Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties (MLATs)

India has so far signed agreements on MLATs with 30 countries, namely Australia,
Bahrain, Belarus, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Egypt, France, Iran,
Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Mauritius, Mexico, Myanmar, Mongolia, Russia, Singapore,
Spain, South Africa, South Korea, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine,
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Uzbekistan, UAE, UK, USA and Vietnam. These have been signed with the following
objectives:
 taking evidence or statements from persons
 effecting service of judicial documents
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 executing searches and seizures

 examining objects and sites
 providing information and evidentiary items
 providing originals or certified copies of the relevant documents and records
including bank, financial, corporate, and business records
 identifying or tracing proceeds, property, instrumentalities or other things for
evidentiary purposes
Joint Working Groups on Counter Terrorism (JWG-CT)
India has Joint Working Groups on counter terrorism with 27 countries, namely Egypt,
Canada, Germany, UK, USA, France, European Union (Regional Group), China, Israel,
Kazakhstan, Russia, Croatia, Uzbekistan, Thailand, Turkey, Singapore, Australia,
Tajikistan, BIMSTEC (Regional group), Mauritius, Indonesia, Myanmar, Poland, Japan,
Cambodia, Pakistan and Italy.
JWG meetings are organised by Counter-Terrorism Cell (CTC), MEA. NCB represents
India on matters related to drug offences in these JWG meetings.
Drug Liaison Officers
Constant interaction between NCB and the Drug Liaison Officers of foreign countries
namely UK, USA, France, Canada, Germany and Australia posted in the region is
maintained for sharing intelligence, joint operations/ investigation and Controlled
Deliveries.
Regional Cooperation with South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
(SAARC) member countries :
India is signatory to the SAARC Convention on Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic
Substances, 1993. NCB is the ‘focal point’ for all meetings held by SAARC secretariat
on SDOMD (SAARC Drug Offences Monitoring Desk). Such meetings are held regularly
on an annual basis with an objective to analyse drug trafficking trends, methods of
concealment, modus operandi, activities of drug syndicates, exchange of information on
the best practices in eradicating drug abuse, drug trafficking and money laundering.
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES/ MEETINGS :
The officers of NCB participated in the following international meetings/ conferences
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on drug related matters:

1. The 15th Asia-Pacific Operational Drug Enforcement Conference (ADEC) was

organised by National Police Agency (NPA), Japan, from February 2-5, 2010 at
Tokyo which covered the following:

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a) discussion and analysis of current drug situation in the Asia-Pacific region and
sharing information on effective drug law enforcement measures
b) law enforcement against the drug trafficking and international cooperation
c) counter-measures against trans-national drug crime syndicates (West African,
Asian)

2. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Govt of USA organised Regional

International Drug Enforcement Conference (IDEC) in Romania, from Feb
9-10, 2010, to deliberate on:
a) Drug trafficking and Money Laundering
b) Diversion of essential and precursor chemicals
c) Develop regional and global initiatives on the command and control aspects
of major international drug trafficking

3. The 53rd Session of Commission on Narcotics Drugs (CND) was held at Vienna,
Austria, from March 8-12, 2010. DG NCB was on the panel for Asian Group
on Thematic Debate on regional and inter-regional cooperation. DG, NCB made
an intervention on “Synthesis of Ephedrine from Propriophenone and Mono-
methylamine”.
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DG NCB attending the CND session at Vienna, Austria

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4. International Narcotics Control Board (INCB), Vienna organized Informal

Consultation - Reporting on Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances
on 11th March, 2010, at Vienna, Austria. The following was the agenda:
 Statistical reports on narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances
 Estimates of requirements for narcotic drugs and assessment of annual medical
and scientific requirements for psychotropic substances

5. Colombo Plan Drug Advisory Programme (CPDAP), Colombo, Sri Lanka, in

collaboration with Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) Singapore organised Regional
Training on Drug Law Enforcement Officers in Singapore from May 17-21,
2010 to:
 impart training on drug law enforcement, legislation, precursor control, anti-
money laundering and financial investigation.
 introduce ‘good drug-law enforcement & rehabilitation models’ of Singapore
on a holistic and integrated approach encompassing preventive drug education,
rigorous enforcement, treatment, rehabilitation and aftercare.
 share information and discuss the methods to strengthen cooperation in the
fight against illicit drug in the region.

6. The first Coordination Committee meeting between India and Royal Government
of Bhutan (RGoB) was held in Thimphu from June 1-3, 2010. This was pursuant
to the MOU on Drug Demand Reduction and Prevention of Illicit trafficking in
Narcotic drugs and Psychotropic substances and Precursor Chemicals.

7. Third SAARC Drug Offences Monitoring Desk (SDOMD) and Eighth ‘SAARC
Conference on cooperation in police matters’ was held at Islamabad on June 23-
24, 2010, to:
 analyse seizures, trafficking trends, methods of concealment, modus operandi
and activities of drug syndicates
 exchange information on the best practices in eradicating drug abuse, drug
trafficking and money laundering.

8. UNODC organised the Paris Pact Initiative- Expert Round Table on Central
Asia meeting at the Central Asian Regional Information and Coordination Centre
(CARICC) in Almaty, Kazakhstan, on July 14-15, 2010, to review:
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 Situation on opium trafficking through Central Asia with a view to identifying

knowledge gaps
 Areas of further development and action with particular emphasis on cross
border cooperation

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 Identification of ways of strengthening judicial cooperation in the region.

9. Drug Enforcement Administration, Department of Justice, Government of USA,

in conjunction with DEA Special Operation Division, organised Intelligence
Integration Management and Collaboration (IIMC) programme in two
phases .The first phase was held in New York, USA from August 9-14, 2010
and the second phase in Kabul, Afghanistan, from August 15-17,2010. This
was to assist NCB in the acquisition and analysis of information relating to a
specific ‘area of concentration’ (AOC) concerning the development of source
intelligence collection, management and analysis to support complex intercept
planning.

10. The Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB), Thailand with support of the
Colombo Plan Drug Advisory Programme, organised the 7th International Training
Course on Precursor Chemical Control for Asian Narcotics Law Enforcement
Officers from August 16-22, 2010, in Bangkok to provide knowledge on precursor
chemical control, including investigation techniques and methods to conduct the
precursor chemical operations to Asian narcotics law enforcement officers.

11. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), based on the Paris Pact
Initiatives, organised ‘Expert Round Table on Afghanistan and neighbouring
Countries’ from October 7-8, 2010, at Vienna, Austria, with an aim to:
 develop a ‘New Afghan National Drug Control Strategy’, taking stock of
Afghanistan’s counter narcotics strategy in relation to its neighbouring
borders.
 enhance border management cooperation among Afghanistan, Iran and
Pakistan- Green Paper – Triangular Initiative.
 review border management activities among Central Asian and Caspian Sea
states – Violet Paper – The Caspian Sea and Turkmen Border Initiative.
 update on the Paris Pact operation targeting the smuggling of precursor
chemicals in and around Afghanistan – Red paper- targeting Precursors.
 assess the drug abuse situation in Afghanistan and neighbouring countries and
to identify common challenges and priority actions- Indigo Paper– Preventive
and treating opiates addiction and HIV/AIDS epidemics.

12. The 20th Annual Anti-Drug Liaison Officials Meeting for International
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Cooperation (ADLOMICO), was held at Seoul, South Korea, from October

4-6, 2010 to:
 share experiences and facilitate exchange of information on drug crimes
 establish personal contacts amongst drug law enforcement agencies

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 enhance cooperation at the international level in preventing drug syndicates

from exploiting and operational loopholes across different nations
 focus on trafficking of drugs, new trends in the region, money laundering,
advance drug profiling technologies, investigation techniques, sharing of best
practices and enforcement strategies.

13. The India- Pakistan bi-annual meeting between the officers of Pakistan Rangers
and Border Security Force (BSF) along with representatives of their respective
departments including Narcotics Control Bureau was held at Lahore, Pakistan from
October 26-30, 2010.

14. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), organised the 45th Session
of the Sub-Commission on Illicit Drug Traffic and related matters in Middle
East from November 8-12, 2010, at Damascus, Syria, to focus on:
 the ongoing threat from illicit opium production and trafficking in
Afghanistan.
 the challenges of effective border management.
 controlling precursor chemicals, addressing the growing challenge of
unregulated alternatives, and trafficking in, production and consumption of
amphetamine-type stimulants in the near and Middle East.

15. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), based on the Paris Pact
Initiatives, organised the Expert Working Group on Precursors at Paris, France,
on November 8-9, 2010, to focus on:
 Trafficking in acetic anhydride and other chemicals used in manufacture of
heroin, towards Afghanistan
 International initiatives to counter diversion & smuggling of chemicals to
Afghanistan
 implementation of current control measures in international trade in
precursor-
 Improvement of the use of PEN System
 addressing the problem of diversion from domestic distribution channels
 Marking of technical and operational aspects of precursor
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16. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), based on the Paris Pact
Initiatives, organised Paris Pact Policy Consultative Group Meeting at Vienna,
Austria on November 22-23, 2010, to deliberate on recommendations made by
the following:

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 Expert Round Table on Central Asia held in Almaty, in July 2010

 Expert Round Table on Afghanistan and neighbouring countries, held in
Vienna in October 2010
 Expert Working Group on Precursors held in Paris in November 2010
 Current status of operational priorities related to Afghanistan and neighbouring
countries and the third phase of the Paris Pact.

17. The Colombo Plan Drug Advisory Programme (CPDAP), Colombo, in collaboration
with Turkish International Academy against Drug & Organised Crimes (TADOC),
organised the Regional Training for Drug Law Enforcement Trainers in
Ankara, Turkey from November 22 to December 3, 2010, with an aim to:
 equip the participants with knowledge, skill and attitudes.
 enable the participants to design and deliver effective and efficient learning
sessions.

18. The 6th Indo-Russia Joint Working Group Meeting on counter- terrorism was held
at Moscow on November 23, 2010. A wide range of topics including trafficking of
narcotics drugs and psychotropic substances and its implication for security were
discussed.

19. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) organised Thirty-fourth
(34th) Meeting of Heads of National Drug Law Enforcement Agencies
(HONLEA), Asia and the Pacific at Bangkok, Thailand from November 30 to
December 3, 2010. The following wide ranging policy and operational issues were
discussed:
 Major regional drug trafficking trends and counter measures.
 Plan of Action on international cooperation towards an integrated and
balanced strategy to counter the World Drug Problem.
 Illicit drug trafficking - emerging trend across the region and measures to
counter the manufacture of ATS in the region

20. Regional International Drug Enforcement Conference (IDEC) was held at

Tashkent, Uzbekistan from November 30 to December 1, 2010. This meeting was
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organised by the DEA, US Department of Justice. The main objective of the regional
IDEC was to bring together high-level drug law enforcement officials of various
countries for institutionalising cooperation and reinforcing the commitments to
fight drug trafficking on an international level.
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21. The Republic of Indonesia organised a Workshop on Formulation of Standard

Operating Procedures (SOP) on the Safe Disposal of Evidence Related to
Narcotics, Precursors and other chemicals at Jakarta, Indonesia from December
8-10, 2010.

Visit of Foreign Delegations To NCB Headquarters:

Delegations from the following countries visited NCB Headquarters, New Delhi to
discuss issues relating to drug trafficking, avenues of cooperation etc.

Date of visit Foreign Delegation

30th March 2010 Mr YU Wai-lengu, Thomas, Chief Inspector, Narcotics

Bureau of Hong Kong with a three member delegation to
discuss anti-narcotics strategy, enforcement action between
the two countries on drug related issues and international
cooperation including signing of Bilateral Agreement.

20th July 2010 H.E. Dr Lachlan Strahan, Acting High Commissioner,

Embassy of Australia at New Delhi and Mr Tony Negus,
Commissioner, Australian Federal Police (AFP), to
discuss measures relating to drug trafficking, sharing of
best practices on supply and demand reduction, and to
enhance bilateral cooperation between AFP and NCB .

15th Dec, 2010 INCB Mission comprising of Dr Sri Suryawati, Second

Vice President of the International Narcotics Control Board
(INCB) and Chairperson of the Board’s Standing Committee
on Estimates and Mr Pavel Pachta, Deputy Secretary of the
Board, Vienna, Austria visited the NCB Hqrs., New Delhi.
The visit included

a) Interaction with senior officers of NCB, and

b) Training session to discuss the compilation of INCB

reports/returns for the officials of NCB as well as officers
of different feeder agencies connected with preparation of
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20th Dec, 2010 A delegation led by Mr Indradi Thanos, Deputy Head for
Law & Cooperation, National Narcotics Board (BNN), for the
Govt of Republic of Indonesia along with seven members
visited NCB Hqrs., New Delhi. The discussions were held on
the proposed cooperation between the BNN Indonesia and
NCB India, on drug related matters as well as to finalize
the draft MoU on ‘Combating illicit trafficking in narcotics
drugs, psychotropic substances and its precursor’.

Apart from the officers of NCB, representatives from

Ministries of Home, Law & Justice and External Affairs also
participated in the discussion.
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Hong Kong delegation at NCB Headquarters, New Delhi

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DG NCB with Mr Indradi Thanos, Deputy Head for Law & Cooperation, National Narcotics Board (BNN),
for the Govt of Republic of Indonesia at NCB Headquarters, New Delhi

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Demand Reduction
Observance of June 26, 2010 as ‘International Day against Drug
Abuse and Illicit Trafficking’
The UN General Assembly in a Resolution passed in December 1987, proclaimed June
26 of each year as the “International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking”.
In pursuance of this declaration, this day is observed all over the world to raise public
awareness against the menace of drugs.

The theme/campaign of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) for
2010 is “Think health – not drugs”. It aims to inform the public, particularly young
people about the harmful effects that drugs under international control can have on
their health.

NCB is the nodal authority for coordination of actions of various Ministries, departments
and States in respect of matters relating to Drugs. NCB in order to sensitize the masses
especially students, regarding the evils of drug abuse, organized various demand-
reduction activities in liaison with NGOs and State Governments, as also in association
with various State Anti – Narcotics Task Forces, on June 26,2010. These are summarised
below:-

 Messages from Hon’ble President, Prime Minister, Union Home Secretary and
Director General, NCB, were published in the leading national/local dailies in
English, Hindi and vernacular languages on June 26, 2010.

 Pamphlets, posters, Stickers, T-Shirts and Caps with NCB logo, declaring ill effects
of drug abuse were distributed by NCB.

 Drug Awareness messages and programmes were telecast/broadcast on FM and

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TV channels. Messages on drugs awareness were flashed on screens displayed at

Airports/ Railway Stations, Cinema Halls and through SMS on mobile phones.

 ‘Run against Drug Abuse’ was organized by NCB in coordination with Health
Fitness Society at India Gate, New Delhi.

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DG, NCB flagging off the Run against Drug Abuse at India Gate, New Delhi on 26 June 2010

 In Tripura, June 26, 2010 was observed by the active participation of State police
with special emphasis on youth.

 In Mizoram, a seminar on ‘Abuse of Drugs and Illicit Trafficking’ was held on

June 26, 2010. It was convened by the Commissioner of Excise & Narcotics. Vice
President of Central Young Mizo Association, a Medical professional and a Chief
Executive Officer of Social Defense and Rehabilitation Board participated. This
event was telecast by Doordarshan Kendra, Aizawl on June 26, 2010.

 In Delhi, Publicity / Mass awareness was spread through electronic / print media
as mentioned below.

(i) The posters and banners were displayed at various places and pamphlets were
distributed among the public for spreading awareness against the menace of drug
abuse in the society.

(ii) Drug Museum was set up at India Gate and Mavalankar House, New Delhi,
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displaying various samples of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and precursor

chemicals.

(iii) Street plays were organized at Connaught Place, Delhi University, India Gate, slum
areas of R K Puram and Nawada, Uttam Nagar.

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DG, NCB with team of officers at India Gate, New Delhi on 26 June, 2010

(iv) Essay, painting and slogan writing competitions, pledge taking ceremonies were
organized in schools and colleges.

 The Madhya Pradesh Police gave presentations in schools/colleges. Painting

competition for school children, exhibitions, counseling / medical check-up camps,
puppet shows, conferences, street plays, audio-visual show, public meetings, rallies
and display of posters and banners were organised. The week long event witnessed
participation by the NGOs, MLAs, Municipal Corporation’s representatives, social
organisations, prominent citizens, doctors, school children and the general public
at large in the districts of Madhya Pradesh.

 In Karnataka, awareness programmes on the ill-effects of drug abuse and illicit

drug trafficking were organized by Karnataka Police for the students in the various
schools and colleges in the Hassan district.

 The Mizoram Excise & Narcotics burnt the disposed-off drugs on June 26, 2010
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in a Drug Destruction Function. The event was attended by Ministers, MLAs,

Secretaries, Officers, NGOs leaders among other invitees.

 A foot rally was organized on June 27,2010 by the Rehabilitation and Detoxification
Centre, Nimtar, Sikkim, with the support and participation of Police. Street plays

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against drug abuse and illicit trafficking were organised at Gangtok, Namchi,
Gyalshing and Mangan Bazaars covering all the four districts of Sikkim .

 A documentary film against drug abuse and illicit trafficking was screened for
general public in the Andaman & Nicobar Island, under the jurisdiction of all
police stations. This was done with the objective of educating and sensitizing the
general public. Public meetings were held by police officers at various places to
educate the general public such as slum dwellers, truck drivers and auto rickshaw
drivers about the menace of drug addiction and HIV.

 In Jammu & Kashmir, a cycle race was organised from Police Golf Course to
Nishat Garden in which about 40 students participated. The participants were
provided T-Shirts and Caps carrying printed messages against the drug abuse.

(i) Symposium/Debate Competition/Public Awareness Camp was organised in the

auditorium of Kashmir Govt. Polytechnic, which was attended by about 500
students and dignitaries of administration, judiciary, medical science and eminent
social workers, experts etc. Students spoke on the topic “Drug Abuse and its
Eradication”. The best speakers in the debate were given prizes.

(ii) Field clinic / medical counselling camp was organised in Government Polytechnic
College, Gogibagh, Srinagar to provide free counselling/ medical advice and instant
treatment/referrals to drug addicts. Information about medical aspect of drug
addiction/de-addiction and available rehabilitation protocols was imparted.

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Street play to demonstrate ill-effects of drugs in New Delhi

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Awareness programs held throughout the country to observe ‘International Day against
Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking, 26 June, 2010’

(iii) Senior officers from the Crime Branch participated in a Panel discussion on drug
trafficking which was telecast on Doordarshan, Srinagar on 26th June’2010.
 Case properties falling under the NDPS Act lying in the Malkhana at Shimla,
Himachal Pradesh were publicly disposed off as per the procedure with wide
media publicity.
 Padyataras, rallies, cycle rallies were organised in metro cities and other States in
association with NGOs, particularly in the high risk areas of drug abuse.
 In Mumbai, star cricketer Sachin Tendulkar endorsed the awareness programme,
which included display of banners and posters at prominent public places like
hospitals, bus stands, colleges and government buildings.
 In Kolkata, mobile vans carrying anti-drug abuse messages were arranged at
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various drug-affected areas in collaboration with NGOs.

 Human Chains associating school and college children chanting slogans on evil of
drug abuse, and spot exhibitions were organised at Ahmedabad. Open house
discussions were also organized by the doctors of government hospitals at various
places in Ahmedabad.
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ORGANISATION
Since its inception in 1986, the NCB has been discharging its charter quite well despite
limited resources and capabilities. However, in the last two years, there has been a
remarkable increase in resources, both manpower and material, due to the visionary
guidance and encouragement provided by the Hon’ble Union Home Minister and the
Union Home Secretary and support of the Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of
Finance. These include sanction of 252 additional posts on 29.03.2010, establishment
of 3 Regional offices of Deputy Directors General (new structure) at Delhi, Kolkata and
Mumbai, creation of 2 Zonal offices at Bangalore and Patna, and upgradation of Delhi,
Mumbai zones as well as NCB Headquarters. This has been done with the objective of
enhancing the capability of NCB. The 252 new posts include 3 posts of Deputy Director
General, 2 posts of deputy Director/Zonal Director, 6 posts of Assistant Director, 9
posts of Superintendent, 81 posts of Intelligence Officer besides various other posts.
Out of 252 new posts, 161 posts have been filled up by 31.12.2010.

Manpower growth
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Promotion
During the year 2010, 32 personnel of NCB were promoted to various ranks. 2 Intelligence
officers were promoted to the rank of Superintendent, 1 Steno Gd. II was promoted to
Private Secretary, 9 UDCs were promoted to Assistant, 4 LDCs were promoted to UDCs,
1 Havaldar was promoted to LDC and 15 sepoys were promoted to Havaldars.

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Recruitment
During the year 2010, 76 Intelligence Officers were recruited through Staff Selection
Commission and 8 Staff Car drivers were recruited from Group D staff.
Appointment on compassionate ground
1 LDC was appointed on compassionate ground during 2010.
Deputation
2 Dy. Directors General, 15 Superintendents, 37 Intelligence Officers, 1 Steno Grade II, 5
Staff Car Drivers and 56 sepoys were taken on deputation from various departments.
Contract Basis
26 Drivers from Army Placement Agency/Directorate General, Resettlement were taken
on contract basis.
Recruitment Rules
24 revised RRs were sent to the MHA for approval. 7 (seven) RRs of DD, AD,
Superintendent, Surveillance Assistant, UDC, Havaldar & Sepoy have been notified in
the Gazette of India during the year 2010.
Transfer / Posting
Following transfers / postings were made:

S. No Name of the post Number of persons transferred/

posted

1. Zonal Director 1

2. Superintendent 7

3. Intelligence Officer 14

4. Steno. Grade II 1

5. UDC 1

6. Driver 2

7. Sepoy 2
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New Officers who joined NCB

i) Shri A.K. Jaiswal, IRS (1982) as Deputy Director General (HQ) on 1.11.2010
ii) Shri B.B. Mishra, IPS (Assam:1983) as Deputy Director General (Ops) on
1.11.2010
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MACP cases

The following MACP cases were sanctioned during the year 2010.

[Link] Designation No. of cases sanctioned Date of order

1. Assistant 2 08.12.2010
2. Steno. III 1 08.12.2010
3. T.A. 1 08.12.2010
4. LDC 9 08.12.2010
5. Sepoy 28 30.04.2010

LOGISTICS
Mobility

15 four-wheelers and 11 two-wheelers were sanctioned to NCB at a cost of approx. Rs.

86.36 lacs during the year 2010. 7 four- wheelers were condemned as non-functional
by various zonal units of NCB during the year

Arms and Ammunition

22 SFS Carbine 9 mm, 65 Glock-17 pistols and 4062 rounds of cartridge 9 mm Ball were
received from MHA at a cost of approximate Rs. 20 lacs.

Surveillance Equipments

A comprehensive proposal for restructuring and strengthening of NCB was submitted

to MHA during the last year to augment the capabilities of NCB. This year NCB
received 57 GPS, 45 Binoculars prismatic, 25 Night vision devices, 193 cell phones,
30 digital cameras, and 13 digital video cameras at a cost of approximate Rs. 1.27
crore.

MOVING AHEAD
2 Zonal Units at Patna & Bangalore and 2 Intelligence Cells at Madurai & Mandi besides
one Enforcement Unit at NCB Headquarters were put into operation during the year
2010.
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Foundations of new campuses were laid at Chennai and Kolkata. Work is under
progress at Jodhpur. Land is being acquired for new campuses at Jammu and Lucknow.
These initiatives taken would go a long way in strengthening the infrastructural
base of NCB, both in terms of office complex and residential accommodation for its
employees.

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NCB - 2010

Map showing location of NCB offices in 2010

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DG, NCB laying the foundation stone of campus at Chennai

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DG, NCB inaugurating Bangalore Zonal office

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Proposed building of Jodhpur Zonal Office under construction

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xbZ] mudh leh{kk dh xbZ rFkk lesfdr fjiksVZ x`g ea=kky; ds ekè;e ls jktHkk"kk foHkkx dks
Hksth xbZA

fgUnh dk;Z'kkyk dk vk;kstu

fjiksVkZèkhu vofèk ds nkSjku ,d fgUnh dk;Z'kkyk dk vk;kstu fd;k x;k ftlesa jktHkk"kk fgUnh
ds Lo:i o iz;ksx rFkk jktHkk"kk uhfr lacaèkh tkudkjh nks lw=kksa esa miyCèk djkbZ xbZA bl
dk;Z'kkyk esa fnYyh fo'ofo|ky; ls fgUnh ds euh"kh izksiQslj MkW- ih-lh- VMu dks O;k[;ku nsus
ds fy, vkeaf=kr fd;k x;kA bl dk;Z'kkyk esa Lokid fu;a=k.k C;wjks eq[;ky; ,oa fnYyh {ks=kh;
,dd esa inLFkkfir lHkh vfèkdkfj;ksa ,oa deZpkfj;ksa us lksRlkg Hkkx fy;kA egkfuns'kd egksn;
us izksiQslj VaMu dks Lokid fu;a=k.k C;wjks dk Le`fr fpg~u HksaV dj vk;kstu dh xfjek c<+kbZA

fgUnh i[kokM+s dk vk;kstu

C;wjks eq[;ky; esa 14 ls 29 flrEcj] 2010 rd fgUnh i[kokMs+ dk vk;kstu fd;k x;kA 14
flrEcj dks ^^fgUnh fnol** ds volj ij egkfuns'kd egksn; us fgUnh i[kokMs+ dk vkSipkfjd
'kqHkkjaHk fd;k rFkk C;wjks ds lHkh vfèkdkfj;ksa o deZpkfj;ksa dks lacksfèkr fd;kA lkFkk gh] mUgksaus
jktHkk"kk fgUnh ds iz;ksx gsrq mRiszfjr djus ds fy, viuh vihy dk yksdkiZ.k Hkh fd;kA cM+s
lkekU; Kku izfr;ksfxrkvksa dk vk;kstu djus ds lkFk&lkFk prqFkZ [Link] ds deZpkfj;ksa ds fy,
Jqrys[ku izfr;ksfxrk rFkk fgUnhrj Hkk"kk&Hkkf"k;ksa ds fy, vyx ls fgUnh fucaèk] fVIi.k rFkk
izk:i ys[ku] fgUnh vuqokn izfr;ksfxrkvksa dk Hkh vk;kstu fd;k x;kA bl izfr;ksfxrkvksa esa Hkkjh
la[;k esa vfèkdkfj;ksa@deZpkfj;ksa us Hkkx fy;kA C;wjks ds dqN {ks=kh; dk;kZy;ksa esa Hkh bl nkSjku
blh izdkj dh xfrfofèk;ksa dk lapkyu fd;k x;kA

vuqHkkxksa dk fujh{k.k
fgUnh ds izxkeh iz;ksx dk tk;tk ysus dh n`f"V ls C;wjks eq[;ky; ds 2 vuqHkkxksa dk fujh{k.k
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NATIONAL DRUG ENFORCEMENT STATISTICS

Narcotics Drugs
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
1. SEIZURE OF VARIOUS DRUGS IN KG. WITH NO. OF CASES
Opium Seizure 2,826 2,226 2,033 1,732 1,829
Cases 1,172 1,198 1,067 899 1,057
Morphine Seizure 36 43 73 42 25
Cases 190 198 260 351 196
Heroin Seizure 1,182 1,186 1,063 1,047 766
Cases 5,666 5,686 4,950 3,964 3, 179
Ganja Seizure 157,710 107,881 103,211 208,764 173,128
Cases 8,671 9,420 9,054 9,423 7,630
Hashish Seizure 3,852 5,181 4,084 3,495 4,300
Cases 2,259 2,710 3,370 3,495 3,061
Cocaine Seizure 206 8 12 12 23
Cases 47 48 50 45 52
Total Cases 18005 19260 18751 18177 15175
PSYCHOTROPIC SUBSTANCE
Methaqualone Seizure 4,521 1 2,382 5 20
Cases 7 1 18 1 1
Amphetamine Seizure 0 0 20 41 47
Cases 0 0 9 2 6
L.S.D. (Sq. Paper) Seizure 0 2,077 0 0 0
Cases 0 3 0 0 0
Total Cases 7 4 27 3 7
PRECURSOR CHEMICALS
Ephedrine Seizure 1,276 395 1,284 1,244 2,207
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Cases 5 3 9 10 20
Acetic Anhydride Seizure 133 236 2,754 1,038 81
Cases 4 4 11 12 4
Total Cases 9 7 20 22 24

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DRUG SEIZURES EFFECTED BY VARIOUS AGENICES IN 2010

Agency Opium Heroin Cocaine Ganja Hashish Acetic Ephedrine/

Anhydride Pseudo
Ephedrine
NCB 52 145 2 5642 451 0 2041
DRI 0 138 0 12297 695 0 101
Customs 7 4 8 13690 5 0 55
& Central
Excise
CBN 82 0 0 0 0 74 0
CBI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
State Police 1670 476 13 132761 3142 7 10
State Excise 1 2 0 8059 0 0 0
Total 1812 765 23 172449 4293 81 2207

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IMPORTANT SEIZURES OF DRUGS AT AIRPORT IN 2010

Drug Quantity Date of Airport Nationality of

(In Kg) Seizure person arrested
Ketamine 254.000 25.01.2010 Bangalore -
Cocaine 5.420 27.02.1010 Mumbai Zambian
Heroin 5.923 13.04.2010 New Delhi Indian
Heroin 0.234 24.04.2010 Mumbai Indian
Cocaine 0.675 01.05.2010 Mumbai Nigerian
Hashish 7.000 02.05.2010 New Delhi Singapore
Heroin 5.160 08.05.2010 New Delhi Mali
Ketamine 14.785 12.05.2010 Chennai Indian
Cocaine 1.780 15.05.2010 New Delhi Philippines
Cocaine 0.240 12.06.2010 Chennai Indian
Ketamine 14.566 23.06.2010 Chennai 3 Indian
Ephedrine 3.960 18.09.2010 Trichy Indian
Ephedrine 0.975 23.09.2010 Chennai Indian
Ephedrine 2.900 10.10.2010 Chennai Indian
Heroin 5.800 20.10.2010 Amritsar Canadian
Alprazolam 1,51,200 tab. 13.11.2010 Kolkata -
Pseudo 1,84,500 tab. 24.11.2010 Imphal -
Ephedrine
Heroin 0.968 25.11.2010 Mumbai Mozambique
Ephedrine 27.500 06.12.2010 Chennai 4 Malaysian, 1
Indian
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Ephedrine 5.340 30.12.2010 Trichy 3 Indian

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IMPORTANT SEIZURES OF DRUGS IN COURIER PARCELS IN 2010

[Link]. Date Seizing Drugs (In kg.) Destination Method of

Agency concealment

1. 04.01.2010 DRI, Heroin Spain Writing pad

Hyderabad 0.507

2. 04.01.2010 DRI, Heroin Canada Inner walls of the

Hyderabad 0.360 carton box

3. 23.01.2010 DRI, New Heroin Italy Hydraulic Floor

Delhi 0.310 Sprig

4. 13.02.2010 NCB, New Heroin South Africa Photo Frame

Delhi 0.100

5. 03.06.2010 NCB, New Heroin South Africa Plastic water tap

Delhi 0.090

6. 03.06.2010 Customs, Heroin South Africa Marker pen

Bangalore 0.150

7. 30.07.2010 NCB, New Heroin China Wooden bangle

Delhi 0.100 box

8. 09.08.2010 NCB, Heroin United States Thread reels

Kolkata 0.600

9. 23.09.2010 NCB, Heroin USA Jari Bobbins

Mumbai 0.200

10. 29.09.2010 NCB, Mescaline/ USA Lipsticks

Kolkata cocaine/
Methaqualone
0.225

11. 28.10.2010 NCB, Heroin Netherlands Wooden hangers

Delhi 0.410
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PERSON ARRESTED AND ACTION TAKEN

YEAR 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Nos of person 20,688 22,267 20,515 20,102 20,082
arrested
including
Foreigners
Nos. of 232 181 199 192 225
Foreigner
arrested
PROSECUTION
Nos of persons 19,582 23,764 24,931 19,377 19,642
prosecuted
Nos of persons 9,921 15,390 15,973 11,418 9,770
convicted
Nos of persons 4,565 7,916 6,242 4,725 4,726
acquitted
ACTION TAKEN UNDER PITNDPS (NDPS) ACT, 1988
Nos of 4 2 0 0 0
detention order
issued under
PITNDPS Act,
1985
Nos detained 4 0 0 0 0
FORFEITURE OF PROPERTY
Value of 153,159 0 984,000 55,150,000 0
property
Forfeited (Rs.)
Nos of cases 1 0 1 3 0
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Value of 20,288,556 71,439,344 26,233,464 27,320,830 2,531,980

property Frozen
(Rs.)
Nos of cases 12 17 8 17 2

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DETAILS OF FOREIGN NATIONALS ARRESTED DURING 2010

S. No. Nationality Persons Arrested

1. AFGHANISTAN 7
2. AUSTRIA 1
3 BAHRAIN 1
4. CANADA 2
5. COLOMBIA 1
6. GHANA 1
7. GERMANY 2
8. HOLLAND/NETHERLAND 2
9. IRAN 8
10. ISRAEL 6
11. ITALY 3
12. JAPAN 2
13. KENYA 4
14. LESOTHO 1
15. MALI 1
16. MALAYSIA 4
17. MOZAMBIQUE 1
18. MYANMAR 44
19. NEPAL 45
20. NETHERLAND 1
21. NIGERIA 43
22. NORWAY 1
23. PAKISTAN 1
24. PHILIPPINES 1
25. RUSSIA 3
26. SINGAPORE 2
27. SRI LANKA 4
28. SWEDAN 1
29. TANZANIA 2
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30. UNITED KINGDOM 5

31. USA 2
32. ZAMBIA 1
TOTAL 203

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Annexure 7
BILATERAL AGREEMENTS/TREATIES SIGNED BY INDIA WITH VARIOUS
COUNTRIES
Sl No. Name of the Bilateral Joint MLAT Extradition
country Agreement on Working
Narcotics Drugs Group
1 Afghanistan 
2 Australia  
3 Bahrain  
4 Bangladesh 
5 Belarus  
6 Belgium 
7 Bhutan MOU 
8 Bulgaria  
9 Brazil 
10 Bosnia &
Herzegovina
11 BIMSTEC 
12 Cambodia  
13 Canada   
14 China  
15 Croatia  
16 Cyprus 
17 Egypt   
18 European Union 
19 France   
20 Germany  
21 Hong Kong 
22 Indonesia MOU 
23 Israel  
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24 Italy  
25 Iran MOU 
26 Japan 
27 Kazakhstan  

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Sl No. Name of the Bilateral Joint MLAT Extradition

country Agreement on Working
Narcotics Drugs Group
28 Korea South  
29 Kuwait  
30 Kyrgyzstan
31 Loas PDR 
32 Mauritius    
33 Mexico  
34 Mangolia  
35 Myanmar   
36 Nepal 
37 Netherland 
38 Oman MOU 
39 Pakistan MOU (Initialled)
40 Philippines 
41 Portugal 
42 Poland   
43 Romania 
44 Russia    
45 Singapore   
46 Spain  
47 South Africa  
48 Switzerland  
49 Tajikistan   
50 Thailand  
51 Turkey    
52 Ukraine  
53 UAE   
54 Uzbekistan   
55 United Kingdom   
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56 USA  MoU   
57 Vietnam MoU 
58 Zambia 

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Annexure 8
INCB MANDATORY REPORTS/RETURNS

S. Forms /Subject Forms Basis Contents of the INCB Due Date

No. Prescribed Forms and Feeder
Agencies.

1. Form A – 1961 Requisite data i.e. physical 30th

Quarterly Convention transfer of narcotic drugs from April/
Statistics of In reference one country to another (Import/ 31st July/
import & export to the Single Export), are submitted in: 31st Oct./
of Narcotics Convention on  Part I : Imports 31st Jan
Drugs Narcotics Drugs,  Part II : Exports
1961, Article
1,2,13, 20 and Data is provided by Central
25, Statistical Bureau of Narcotics (CBN).
data on imports
and exports are
being submitted
to INCB on
quarterly basis.

2. Form A/P – 1971 The information received from 30th

Quarterly Convention CBN. April/
Statistics of Pursuant to the Requisite data i.e. physical 31st July/
import & Convention on transfer of psychotropic 31st Oct./
export of Psychotropic substances from one country 31st Jan.
psychotropic substances of to another (Import/Export), are
substances 1971, statistical submitted in:
listed in data on Import  Part I : Imports
Schedule II and Export on  Part II : Exports
of the 1971 substances in  Part III : Other statistical
Convention Schedule – II are information that the competent
being submitted authorities consider useful
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to INCB on
quarterly basis. Data is provided by Central
Bureau of Narcotics (CBN).

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S. Forms /Subject Forms Basis Contents of the INCB Due Date

No. Prescribed Forms and Feeder
Agencies.
3. Form B - 1961 This form B is divided into 5 30th June
Annual Convention parts:
Estimates of In reference  Part I : Background information
Requirements to the Single and statement of the method
of narcotics Convention  Part II : Annual estimates
drugs, on Narcotics of requirements of narcotics
Manufacture Drugs, 1961, drugs
of Synthetic Article 1, 12  Part III : Annual estimates of
drugs, opium and 19, annual the manufacture of synthetic
production estimates of drugs
and cultivation requirements of  Part IV : Annual estimates of
of the opium narcotics drugs, opium production
poppy for the manufacture of  Part V: Annual estimates of
purposes other synthetic drugs the cultivation of the opium
than opium and Opium poppy for purposes other than
production. Production are opium production.
being submitted  Part V is not applicable
to INCB to India and the estimates/
(Estimates for requirements of narcotic drugs
the year 2011, on the remaining parts are
submitted in provided by:
2010).  MoH &FW (Part-I)
 CBN (Part-II, III & IV)
 CCF( Part II).
4. Form B/P 1971 The Form is divided in three Once in
Annual Convention parts three
Assessment of Pursuant to the year.
requirement of Economic and Assessments of requirements (last
Psychotropic social Council for substances in report
Substances resolutions  Schedule II submitted
1981/7,  Schedule III in 2008)
1991/44,  Schedule IV
1993/38 and
1996/30, This information is provided by
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information on Drug Controller General of India

assessments for (DCGI)
psychotropic
substances

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S. Forms /Subject Forms Basis Contents of the INCB Due Date

No. Prescribed Forms and Feeder
Agencies.
to be used in the
country reflecting
the total medical
and scientific
requirements
for one year
(inclusive of
quantities to be
manufactures
domestically and
not restricted
to import,
quantities for
export or re-
export, quantities
needed for
industrial
purpose to
manufacture
other substances.
5. Form C 1961 The statistical data as per the 30th June
Annual Convention following five parts are being
Statistics of In reference submitted to INCB on annual
production, to the Single basis.
manufacture Convention on  Part I : Statistic data on
consumption, Narcotics Drugs, manufacture, consumption,
stocks and 1961, Article utilization and stocks of
seizures of 1,2,13,20 and narcotics drugs
Narcotics 27,  Part II : Statistical data on the
drugs. manufacture of narcotics drugs
 Part III : Statistical data on
(Statistics of the licit cultivation of the opium
year 2009 poppy and the licit production
submitted in of cannabis, coca leaf and
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2010) opium
 Part IV : Statistical data on
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S. Forms /Subject Forms Basis Contents of the INCB Due Date

No. Prescribed Forms and Feeder
Agencies.
 Part V : Statistical data on
seizure of Pharmaceutical
preparations.
These statistical data are
provided by
 CBN( Part-I, II & III),
 CCF( Part-I &II) &
 Ops Branch, NCB( Part-IV
&V).
6. Form P 1971 Convention This form is divided into three 30th June
Annual Pursuant to the parts namely:
Statistical data Convention on  Part –I : Statistical data on
regarding psychotropic the manufacture, utilization,
production, substances of stock, imports and exports of
manufacture, 1971 Article substances in Schedule I, II, III &
consumption, 1,2,3,12,and IV of the 1971 Convention and
stocks of 16, statistical their salts
psychotropic data’s are being  Part –II : Trade details:
substances submitted to statistical data on import
INCB on annual and exports of substances in
(Statistics of basis Schedule I, II, III and IV of the
year 2009 will 1971 Convention
be submitted  Part-III : Statistical data on the
in 2010). use of substances in schedule I,
II, III & IV of the 1971 Convention
for the manufacture of other
psychotropic substances.

These statistical data’s are

provided by:
 CBN – Part I & II (Import &
Export data of psychotropic
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substances)
 DCGI – Part- I, II & III
(Manufacture, utilization &
Stocks)

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S. Forms /Subject Forms Basis Contents of the INCB Due Date

No. Prescribed Forms and Feeder
Agencies.
7. Form D 1988 The Form is divided into Two 30th June
Annual Convention parts:
information In reference to  Part-I
on substances United Nations Seizure of substances in table
frequently used convention I & II, substances not included
in the illicit against Illicit in table I & II, identified as
manufacture traffic in having been used in illicit
of Narcotic Narcotics Drugs manufacture,
Drugs and and psychotropic Methods of diversion and illicit
Psychotropic substances of manufacture,
Substances 1988, Article 12, Information on stopped
(PRECURSORS) statistical data shipments
being submitted
to INCB on  Part-II- information on licit
annual basis trade in & use of substances
listed in table I & II of the 1998
convention
a) licit trade
b) licit uses and needs
c) licit trade in & use of,
substances listed in table II of
the 1988 convention

These statistical data provided

by:
 CBN ( Part-1 (i, ii, iii) & Part-II
( a, b & c)
 NCB Ops Branch ((Part- 1 (i, ii)
 DGFT (Part –II (a).
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COMPREHENSIVE ACTION PLAN FOR IDENTIFICATION & DESTRUCTION OF
ILLICIT CROPS

Item Action Points Agencies Action taken Remarks

involved
Identification Appointment of Nodal State Done
Officer Government
Constitution of a Joint MHA, NCB Under
Working Group consideration
by MHA
Drawing of Action Plan NCB Done
for identification and
destruction of illicit
cultivation
Constitution of State State Done
level composite team Government
for identification and
destruction of illicit crop
Constitution of Distt State Done
level composite team Government
for identification and
destruction of illicit crop.
Survey of suspected State Done
areas/ potential places
of illicit cultivation and
submission of report to
NCB HQ and NCB Zonal
Unit
Submission of field data NCB Done
to ADRIN
Drawing satellite images ADRIN In progress
on the basis of data
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provided by State and

send to NCB
Forwarding of Satellite NCB
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Item Action Points Agencies Action taken Remarks

involved
Ground verification of State, NCB ZDs
area mapped by ADRIN
in satellite images
Destruction Destruction of illicit crop State, NCB, CBN
Registration of cases State, NCB, CBN
under NDPS Act
Reporting After ground verification, State Nodal
submission of report to Officer
NCB duly indicated the
geographical coordinates
to NCB HQ and NCB
Zonal Unit
Forwarding of ground NCB
verification report to
ADRIN
Fine tune of satellite ADRIN, CEIB, In progress
images with reference DoR
to ground verification
report
Report regarding actual State
destruction indicating
the area/district etc to
NCB HQ and NCB Zonal
Unit
Finance Release of funds to NCB NCB Released Utilization
Zonal Directors from the certificate
Grant from NFCDA for awaited
destruction operations
conducted in respective
affected States
Creation of separate NCB Proposal
Budget head for submitted
destruction of illicit crop to MHA
with budget
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allocation of
Rs.30 lakh
for the F/year
2011-12.

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Item Action Points Agencies Action taken Remarks

involved
Awareness Request NCERT to NCB Request sent
including a chapter on
Awareqness & ill effects
of drugs in Course
curriculum
Awareness amongst local State Nodal
bodies at village level. Officers
Alternative ‘Pilot project’ on MHA Concept
means of alternative development paper on
livelihood. programme. ‘pilot project’
drawn by
[Link]
Swaminathan
Foundation
Trust,
Chennai sent
to MHA for
consideration.
Alternative development State, NCB Union Home
programme by States Secretary
and DG, NCB
have already
requested
the Chief
Secretaries of
the State.
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