The Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) destroyed specified quantities of seized narcotic drugs at Vikram Cement, Khor, Madhya Pradesh on October 01, 2026. The process followed the NDPS Act, 1985 and was conducted under the close watch of the Drug Disposal Committee and in the presence of a representative from the MP Pollution Control Board.
In continuation of its sustained efforts towards effective disposal of seized narcotic drugs as per legal procedures, the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN), Madhya Pradesh Unit, conducted a destruction operation at Vikram Cement, Khor on October 01, 2026. During this operation, 10,842.150 kg seized narcotic drugs were destroyed through an authorized disposal process under the NDPS Act, 1985. The destruction took place under the close watch of the Drug Disposal Committee and in the presence of a representative from the MP Pollution Control Board. In addition to this, 154.375 kg of seized opium was deposited at Government Opium and Alkaloid Works (GOAW), Neemuch, as part of the disposal process.
The CBN continues to maintain a comprehensive approach towards combating illicit trafficking of narcotic drugs, encompassing intelligence-based enforcement, seizure of contraband, investigation and prosecution, and timely disposal of seized narcotic substances in accordance with law. The destruction/disposal of seized narcotic drugs is undertaken by CBN in accordance with the applicable provisions and prescribed procedures, ensuring that seized contraband does not re-enter the illicit drug trafficking network and also gets incinerated in an environmentally safe manner.
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