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Crime
Gujarat Police Restructure Anti‑Drug Units, Introduce New Tactics
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 15 Sep 2026, 01:30 PM
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The Gujarat police announced a reorganisation of their drug‑control divisions and the adoption of modern investigative methods to strengthen the state’s crackdown on narcotics.
Gujarat’s law‑enforcement agency has outlined a plan to overhaul its drug‑control structure, aiming to make the ongoing anti‑narcotics drive more effective. Senior officials said the reorganisation will involve consolidating existing units, creating specialised task forces and reallocating resources to high‑risk districts.
The police also intend to integrate advanced investigative techniques, including data analytics, digital forensics and inter‑agency intelligence sharing. Training programmes are slated to equip officers with skills in modern surveillance and evidence handling.
These steps come as part of a broader state effort to curb the trafficking and consumption of illegal substances, which have been identified as a growing concern across urban and rural areas. Officials expect the revamped framework to improve detection, disrupt supply chains and increase successful prosecutions.
The restructuring plan is slated for implementation over the coming months, with periodic reviews to assess its impact on drug‑related crime rates in Gujarat.
The police also intend to integrate advanced investigative techniques, including data analytics, digital forensics and inter‑agency intelligence sharing. Training programmes are slated to equip officers with skills in modern surveillance and evidence handling.
These steps come as part of a broader state effort to curb the trafficking and consumption of illegal substances, which have been identified as a growing concern across urban and rural areas. Officials expect the revamped framework to improve detection, disrupt supply chains and increase successful prosecutions.
The restructuring plan is slated for implementation over the coming months, with periodic reviews to assess its impact on drug‑related crime rates in Gujarat.