Excelsior Correspondent
SAMBA, June 2: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Samba, Anuj Kumar, today chaired a crime review meeting at the District Police Office Samba to assess the progress of investigations in cases registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and to formulate strategies for further strengthening anti-narcotics efforts in the district.
The meeting was attended by Additional SP Samba, all SDPOs, SHOs, Investigating Officers (IOs) of NDPS cases and other officers of the district.
During the meeting, SSP Samba stressed the need for a more focused and intelligence-driven approach to dismantle narcotics networks rather than limiting investigations to individual offenders. He directed all Investigating Officers to always establish backward and forward linkages in every NDPS case so as to identify the original suppliers, financiers, transporters, facilitators, distributors and end-level peddlers involved in the illicit trade.
The SSP instructed the officers to conduct sustained follow-up investigations to identify inter-district and inter-State connections, collect actionable intelligence and take legal action against all persons found involved in narcotics-related activities.
The SSP further directed officers to intensify surveillance in vulnerable areas, maintain strict watch on known drug peddlers and repeat offenders and utilize technical as well as human intelligence to detect and prevent narcotics-related crimes.
Special emphasis was laid on identifying proceeds of crime generated through narcotics trafficking and initiating appropriate legal proceedings for attachment of illegally acquired properties under relevant provisions of law.
The meeting concluded with SSP Samba reaffirming the commitment of district police to pursue a zero-tolerance policy against narcotics trafficking and drug abuse. He urged all officers to work with dedication, professionalism and accountability to eliminate the drug menace and ensure a safe and secure environment for the people of the district.
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