All Chief ministers from North East must unite to wage war on drugs: N Biren Singh

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N Biren singh stated that as the North Eastern states bear the brunt of protecting the entire nation from the menace of drugs, all Chief Ministers of the region must unite and establish a robust mechanism that will enable to join forces in this noble ‘War on Drugs". Biren tweeted, " I am deeply concerned by the alarming increase in illicit drug seizures within Mizoram in recent times.

Having personally experienced the challenges associated with drug trafficking in my own state, I wholeheartedly support the efforts of the Mizoram Government in combating these heinous activities, particularly concentrated along our porous international borders. In this critical juncture, as the North Eastern states bear the brunt of protecting the entire nation from the menace of drugs, I fervently urge all Chief Ministers of the region to unite and establish a robust mechanism that will enable us to join forces in this noble ‘War on Drugs.’ By working together collectively, we can effectively address this grave issue and safeguard our communities from the devastating consequences of drug trafficking".

Mizoram police had tweeted, «The #WarOnDrugs continues with another huge seizure of #Narcotics. Last night (15.07.2023) at around 11:00PM, Champhai Police on duty at Chalbawiha Junction Police Check Gate recovered and seized a total of 1.373 Kgs (1373 grams) of heroin from the illegal possession of three» Singh had earlier said Myanmar immigrants were responsible for deforestation, poppy cultivation and drug menace in the state.