Jammu Police Wage War on Drugs: Massive ₹65 Crore Heroin Seizure and 127 Arrests in Q1 2026
JAMMU | April 01, 2026 In a massive crackdown on the narcotics trade, the District Jammu Police has achieved unprecedented milestones in its “War on Drugs” during the first quarter of 2026.
From January 1 to March 31, law enforcement agencies intensified their operations across the district, resulting in the registration of 88 FIRs under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
This aggressive legal offensive led to the arrest of 127 drug peddlers, including several high-profile kingpins responsible for orchestrating large-scale smuggling networks.
Of these cases, 79 FIRs were specifically related to heroin (Chitta), leading to the apprehension of 117 individuals, while seven cases were classified as involving commercial quantities, reflecting the high stakes of the intercepted shipments.
The financial blow to the narco-syndicates has been staggering. Jammu Police successfully recovered and seized 10 kg 757 grams of high-grade heroin, valued at over ₹65 crore in the international market.
Beyond the narcotics, the police also impounded 40 vehicles used for the transportation and distribution of illicit substances.
Authorities have confirmed that they are now moving toward the next phase of enforcement, which includes booking habitual offenders under the PIT NDPS Act and initiating the attachment of illegally acquired properties and proceeds derived from the narcotics trade.
Recognizing that enforcement must be paired with education, the Jammu Police conducted a massive outreach campaign consisting of 176 drug awareness programs.
These initiatives included 146 specialized IEC (Information, Education, and Communication) campaigns, such as debates in schools and colleges, alongside 18 PCPG meetings and 12 Thana Diwas sessions.
A strategic focus was placed on identifying and neutralizing “drug hotspots,” with major locations now being monitored by advanced technological tools, including CCTV systems equipped with Facial Recognition (FRS) and Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras at bus stands, interstate checkpoints, and border junctions.
On the humanitarian front, the Jammu Police remains deeply committed to the rehabilitation of victims through the state-of-the-art Police Drug De-addiction, Rehabilitation, and Mental Health Care Centre in Channi, Jammu.
In the first three months of 2026 alone, the facility’s Outpatient Department (OPD) managed 451 patients, while 87 individuals were admitted to the Inpatient Department (IPD) for intensive treatment.
Law enforcement officials continue to urge the general public to join the fight by sharing information via emergency helplines 100 or 112, promising that the identity of informants will remain strictly confidential as they strive to safeguard the future of the region’s youth.