Operation Kavach 13.0: Delhi Police Arrests 267 Drug Offenders, Seizes Contraband

• Delhi Police arrested 267 narco-offenders in 229 cases during a 48-hour crackdown under “Operation Kavach 13.0”.
• The operation, from March 29-31, involved over 1,000 police teams conducting raids at 3,211 locations across 15 districts.
• Significant quantities of contraband seized include 100 kg cannabis, 1.170 kg cocaine, 260.65 grams heroin, and 179.11 grams MDMA.
• Beyond drug offenses, 416 cases were registered under the Delhi Excise Act, 259 under the Arms Act, and 296 for gambling.
• The drive also led to the arrest of 59 proclaimed offenders, 42 auto lifters, and the recovery of 73 stolen vehicles.

Key Questions Answered

How will Delhi Police sustain this anti-drug effort?

The Delhi Police will sustain its anti-drug efforts through continued operations and preventive actions. This includes ongoing crackdowns like "Operation Kavach 13.

What impact will this crackdown have on drug supply?

The crackdown on GLP-1 weight-loss drugs aims to secure the supply chain and prevent distribution through illegal channels.