Union Home Minister Amit Shah revealed that Indian enforcement agencies have confiscated Captagon, a prohibited synthetic stimulant known as the “Jihadi Drug,” valued at Rs 182 crore. The seizure, part of “Operation Ragepill,” marks a significant milestone in the government’s anti-narcotics efforts. Shah disclosed that the consignment was intended for the Middle East and led to the arrest of a foreign national.
The Home Minister emphasized the government’s commitment to a “Drug-Free India” and commended the agencies for the successful seizure of Captagon. Stressing a zero-tolerance policy towards drugs, Shah vowed to combat narcotics trafficking both within and outside India. He lauded the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) officers for their role in the operation.
Captagon, a banned stimulant associated with organized crime and conflict zones in West Asia, has been a target of increased monitoring by Indian authorities. Recent anti-drug operations, including the seizure of high-grade cocaine in Mumbai, have underscored the government’s resolve to tackle transnational drug networks. Shah highlighted the NCB’s efforts in seizing significant quantities of narcotics and apprehending traffickers, including foreign nationals.
