Mechanism to prevent increasing use of Dark-net and Crypto-currency in Narcotics trade

Sakshi Education

Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the third Apex Level meeting of Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.
The Home Minister asked the States to constitute a dedicated Anti-Narcotics Task Force under the DGP to act as the Secretariat of the State NCORD. He also instructed for the formation of a central NCORD unit under NCB at the national level. Mr Shah also suggested developing Narcotics training module at national level to train police, CAPF personnel, prosecutors and people from various civil departments.
During the meeting, the decision was taken to create an effective mechanism to prevent the increasing use of Dark-net and Crypto-currency in the business of Narcotics. Besides, cultivation of illegal drugs will be prevented by the use of drones, satellites and other technology.
States were also suggested that chapters related to drug abuse and its ill-effects should be added in the school curriculum for which the Department of School Education, Bureau of Police Research and Development and Ministry of Social Welfare and Empowerment should prepare a roadmap.
Drugs worth 1881 crore rupees were seized between 2018 and 2021, which is three times the number of drugs seized between 2011 and 2014.

Published date : 28 Dec 2021 06:57PM