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The commission said that the NCB, Gujarat ATS, and Indian Coast Guard made three high-value seizures of drugs in the last three days which amounted to Rs 892 crore.

NCB, Gujarat ATS and Indian Coast Guard made three high-value seizures of drugs in last three days which amounted to Rs 892 crore, the EC said

New Delhi: With four of the seven phases of Lok Sabha polls already over, the seizures of the Election Commission have reached Rs 8,889 crore, of which drugs comprised 45 percent. As per the poll body, the seizure of drugs had been the maximum since the declaration of Lok Sabha polls.

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The Election Commission said, “Enhanced vigil against inducements, including drugs and psychotropic substances, has resulted in big seizure actions and a continuous surge. Drug seizures have been maximum. Regular follow-ups and reviews of districts and agencies in areas of expenditure monitoring, precise data interpretation, and active participation of enforcement agencies have led to this significant spurt in seizures since March 1.”

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“With the increasing intensity of campaigning in the last three phases, the Commission is keeping close tabs on attempts at influencing voters through inducements and has directed the CEOs and enforcement agencies to step up the vigil. The crusade against drugs and other inducements by the Commission will continue,” it further said.

The commission also said that the NCB, Gujarat ATS, and Indian Coast Guard made three high-value seizures of drugs in the last three days which amounted to Rs 892 crore. It also added that the active involvement of the DRI, state police, and other agencies were also ensured during the ongoing elections in the country. All these measures led to significant seizures last two months, the EC added.

Sharing more details, the EC said, “These elections have witnessed a series of targeted actions against the menace of drugs. Other states apart from Gujarat, Maharashtra and Delhi have also shown seizures of drugs. On 17.04.2024 Noida Police busted a drug factory in Greater Noida wherein 26.7 kg of MDMA drug valued at ₹ 150 Crore were seized and two persons of foreign origin were arrested. The seizures in other cohorts have equally been impressive and surpasses the entire seizures of 2019 Parliamentary Elections by a big margin. Meticulous and exhaustive planning stands at its base.”