Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Punjab Arrests 629 Major Drug Traffickers in 500 Days
The Punjab Police have been working hard to stop drug trafficking.
In 500 days, they arrested 629 big drug traffickers and took away properties worth Rs 319 crore that were bought with drug money.
They also got help from the public through a helpline, which led to more arrests.
The police are working with local communities and schools to educate people about the dangers of drugs.
They have a high success rate in court cases against drug traffickers, which shows their good work.
The campaign has also given some people a chance to get treatment instead of going to jail.
Punjab Police arrested 629 major drug traffickers in 500 days.
Over 68,850 drug traffickers were apprehended, with 52,432 FIRs registered.
Properties worth Rs 319 crore were attached or confiscated.
The Safe Punjab Anti-Drug Helpline received 46,342 tip-offs, leading to 22,960 arrests.
Punjab Police have an 89% conviction rate in NDPS cases, the highest in the country.
- Who
- Punjab Police and the public
- What
- Arrested 629 major drug traffickers and confiscated properties worth Rs 319 crore
- When
- Over 500 days of the 'Yudh Nashian Virudh' campaign
- Where
- Punjab, India
- Why
- To dismantle drug trafficking networks and reduce drug supply
Law Enforcement
Drug Traffickers
Effectiveness of Campaign
Law Enforcement
The campaign has been highly effective in dismantling drug trafficking networks and reducing drug supply.
Drug Traffickers
Drug traffickers may argue that the campaign has not completely eradicated the drug trade and that they continue to find ways to operate.
- Number of Major Traffickers Arrested
- 629
- Total Drug Traffickers Arrested
- 68,850
- Total FIRs Registered
- 52,432
- Properties Attached or Confiscated
- Rs 319 crore
- Conviction Rate in NDPS Cases
- 89%
- Anonymous Tip-offs Received
- 46,342
- Drug Traffickers Arrested from Tip-offs
- 22,960
- Individuals Offered Immunity
- 10,917
