Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Delhi Police Destroy 1452 kg of Drugs
The Delhi Police and Crime Branch recently destroyed a large amount of drugs, totaling 1452 kg, which is worth a huge amount of money in the international market.
This was done to show that the city government is serious about stopping drugs.
The drugs included many different types like methamphetamine, heroin, and others.
The police are working hard to stop drugs from coming into the city and are taking strict actions against people who sell or smuggle drugs.
They have special operations and programs to help make Delhi a drug-free place.
Delhi Police destroyed 1452 kg of drugs worth Rs 897 crore.
This was the tenth such event, conducted jointly with the Crime Branch.
The total volume of drugs seized and destroyed now stands at 49,663 kg worth Rs 14,799 crore.
The drive was part of the national goal of a 'Drug-Free' India and the 'Zero Tolerance' policy.
The drugs included various types such as methamphetamine, heroin, charas, ganja, and others.
- Who
- Delhi Police and Crime Branch
- What
- Destroyed 1452 kg of drugs
- When
- Monday
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To highlight 'zero tolerance' towards drugs and dismantle the drug ecosystem
- Total Drugs Destroyed
- 1452 kg
- Market Value
- Rs 897 crore
- Total Drugs Seized and Destroyed
- 49,663 kg
- Total Market Value of Seized Drugs
- Rs 14,799 crore
- Types of Drugs Destroyed
- Methamphetamine, heroin, charas, ganja, methaqualone, poppy straw, phenethylamine, tramadol tablets, codeine syrup, and other psychotropic substances
- Initiatives Mentioned
- Operation Kavach, Drug Destruction program