39 lakh kg cannabis based drugs seized across India since 2020, Odisha accounts for 27 pc: MHA

Since 2020, Indian law enforcement agencies have confiscated a staggering 39 lakh kilograms of cannabis-based drugs, highlighting a significant challenge in combating drug trafficking across the country. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) revealed that Odisha alone accounts for approximately 27% of this total seizure, indicating serious drug-related issues within the state. The rise in cannabis cultivation and trafficking has raised alarms among authorities, prompting intensified efforts to curb the drug trade. This situation underscores the need for a comprehensive strategy to tackle drug abuse and trafficking, which remains a persistent issue affecting public health and safety. As the government enhances its focus on narcotics control, stakeholders call for collaborative efforts at various levels, including community awareness campaigns and stricter enforcement measures to dismantle drug networks effectively.