{"id":669308,"date":"2026-11-10T04:31:40","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T08:31:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.malayalamdailynews.com\/english\/669308\/"},"modified":"2026-11-10T04:31:40","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T08:31:40","slug":"india-and-the-united-states-join-hands-against-drug-trafficking-agreement-to-share-intelligence-and-dismantle-international-networks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.malayalamdailynews.com\/english\/669308\/","title":{"rendered":"India and the United States Join Hands Against Drug Trafficking; Agreement to Share Intelligence and Dismantle International Networks"},"content":{"rendered":"
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New Delhi: The second high-level meeting of the India-US Drug Policy Executive Working Group was held in New Delhi to intensify the fight against international illegal drug trafficking networks and to further expand security cooperation between India and the United States. The meeting placed special emphasis on joint actions to curb drug trafficking, exchange of intelligence information, and coordinated moves against transnational criminal syndicates. It was organized under the leadership of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), which operates under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.<\/p>\n

Senior policymakers and top officials from drug control and law enforcement agencies of both India and the US participated in the discussions. The Indian delegation was led by Anurag Garg, Director General of the NCB. The US delegation was headed by Debbie Seguin, Acting Deputy Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), under the Executive Office of the President of the United States.<\/p>\n

The high-level talks were based on the existing drug control cooperation framework between the two countries. The meeting thoroughly reviewed measures taken thus far to prevent production, distribution, trafficking, and consumption of illicit drugs. Discussions also included the evolving nature of drug trafficking and challenges posed by international crime syndicates operating with technological assistance.<\/p>\n

The meeting underscored the necessity to enhance intelligence cooperation between India and the US for earlier identification of drug trafficking groups and for mapping their financial and supply chains more effectively. Both sides agreed to strengthen cooperation in real-time intelligence sharing, increasing coordination between law enforcement agencies, and undertaking joint actions against international drug trafficking networks.<\/p>\n

The illicit transfer of chemicals used in drug manufacturing was a key topic. Representatives noted the urgent need to bolster monitoring and control mechanisms to prevent diversion of chemicals legitimately used for industrial purposes into illegal drug production.<\/p>\n

Further discussions addressed improving the effectiveness of efforts to identify intermediaries in drug supply chains and track financial transactions linked to these networks.<\/p>\n

In the opening session, NCB Director General Anurag Garg explained India\u2019s comprehensive long-term anti-drug plan, the "India Vision Roadmap 2026-2029." Developed under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, this multi-pronged strategy focuses on addressing the drug threat holistically. It prioritizes dismantling full trafficking networks rather than investigating isolated incidents. The plan includes identifying financial sources of criminal organizations, monitoring illicit transactions, controlling chemical supplies for drug manufacture, and conducting in-depth investigations against involved groups.<\/p>\n

The approach also emphasizes drug awareness campaigns, treatment, and rehabilitation of addicts alongside law enforcement efforts. The need for strengthening social interventions to reduce demand for narcotics, in addition to disrupting supply chains, was highlighted.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the US delegation reiterated its commitment to continued close cooperation with India against drug trafficking organizations operating globally. US officials pointed out that contemporary international criminal networks and some foreign terrorist groups function with organizational systems akin to multinational logistics companies. They stressed that combating entities with distributed supply and financial systems across countries necessitates effective international information exchange and coordinated investigations.<\/p>\n

Both sides recognized that successfully confronting drug syndicates operating beyond national borders requires strategic approaches beyond conventional law enforcement methods. They agreed on the importance of focused actions to identify criminal network modalities and dismantle their financial infrastructure.<\/p>\n

The discussions reflected a shared understanding that drug trafficking is not just a law and order issue but a profound challenge to public health, national security, economic stability, and social welfare. In this context, the meeting emphasized the need to strengthen cooperation between drug control agencies, provide sustained support for prevention initiatives, and enhance rehabilitation systems.<\/p>\n

The high-level meeting concluded with a renewed commitment to progressing bilateral anti-drug cooperation. India and the United States decided to deepen their partnership with common goals to dismantle international drug trafficking networks, curb the spread of illicit substances, and safeguard the security and social welfare of their populations.<\/p>\n

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Original Malayalam report: Malayalam Daily News<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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