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Haryana Cracks Down on 71 Drug Cartels Using Dark Web and Crypto

Haryana Cracks Down on 71 Drug Cartels Using Dark Web and Crypto

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ThreatCluster •October 12, 2026 at 21:31 UTC
  • •Haryana identified 71 drug cartels linked to the dark web and cryptocurrency.
  • •3,809 NDPS cases registered and 6,824 arrests made from January to September 2026.
  • •Heroin seizures increased by 96.16%, highlighting a surge in drug trafficking.

Haryana has identified 71 drug cartels and is enhancing its efforts against narcotics trafficking through the dark web and cryptocurrency. From January to September 2026, the state registered 3,809 cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, resulting in 6,824 arrests. Heroin seizures nearly doubled, and properties worth Rs 19.52 crore linked to drug trafficking were attached. The number of NDPS cases increased by 39.93% compared to the same period last year. A Financial Investigation Cell has been established to trace illicit financial networks, and 139 police personnel have received specialized training. The crackdown reflects a significant rise in drug-related activities and the state's commitment to tackling the digital aspects of drug trafficking.

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2026-10-12
Haryana announces crackdown on drug cartels
Haryana State Narcotics Control Bureau ADGP Sanjay Kumar shared details of the crackdown at a high-level meeting.
Tribuneindia
2026-10-12
3,809 NDPS cases reported
The state registered 3,809 cases under the NDPS Act and arrested 6,824 accused between January and September 2026.
Tribuneindia

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What measures are being taken against drug trafficking?
Haryana is developing a specialized unit to track trafficking through the dark web and cryptocurrency.
How many arrests have been made in 2026?
A total of 6,824 individuals have been arrested under the NDPS Act from January to September 2026.
What is the increase in drug seizures?
Heroin seizures nearly doubled, increasing by 96.16% compared to the same period last year.