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Arunachal Police Eradicate 458 Acres of Illicit Cannabis in Major Anti-Drug Drive
✍️ TOI India
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 01:41 PM
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Authorities in Arunachal Pradesh have successfully eradicated 458 acres of illegal cannabis cultivation as part of a massive anti-drug operation.
A significant anti-drug operation was concluded in Arunachal Pradesh, where security forces and local administration jointly eradicated a vast area of illicit cannabis cultivation. The drive targeted 458 acres of land used for growing the narcotic plant, marking one of the larger seizures in the region recently.
The operation was executed to curb the spread of narcotics and dismantle illegal farming networks operating within the state. Authorities focused on uprooting the plants at the source to prevent them from reaching the market.
This action highlights the ongoing efforts by the state government and law enforcement agencies to maintain strict control over drug trafficking and cultivation. The eradication of such a large area is expected to significantly disrupt local supply chains of illegal substances.
No specific arrests or additional details regarding the identity of the cultivators were disclosed in the initial report, with the primary focus remaining on the scale of the eradication effort.
The operation was executed to curb the spread of narcotics and dismantle illegal farming networks operating within the state. Authorities focused on uprooting the plants at the source to prevent them from reaching the market.
This action highlights the ongoing efforts by the state government and law enforcement agencies to maintain strict control over drug trafficking and cultivation. The eradication of such a large area is expected to significantly disrupt local supply chains of illegal substances.
No specific arrests or additional details regarding the identity of the cultivators were disclosed in the initial report, with the primary focus remaining on the scale of the eradication effort.