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Cannabis and Poppy Crops Eradicated in Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 01:16 AM
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Authorities have destroyed illegal cannabis and poppy plantations across Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur, according to reports.
Security forces in the northeastern states of Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur have carried out operations that resulted in the removal of illegal cannabis and poppy cultivation sites. The action, reported by local media, targeted fields identified as part of the illicit drug supply chain.
Officials said the eradication was part of ongoing efforts to curb the production of narcotics that fuel both domestic abuse and cross‑border trafficking. The cleared areas are expected to reduce the availability of raw material for illegal drug manufacturing.
No injuries or arrests were reported in the operation, and authorities have not disclosed the exact number of plants removed. The move underscores the continued focus of law‑enforcement agencies on dismantling drug‑related activities in the region.
Officials said the eradication was part of ongoing efforts to curb the production of narcotics that fuel both domestic abuse and cross‑border trafficking. The cleared areas are expected to reduce the availability of raw material for illegal drug manufacturing.
No injuries or arrests were reported in the operation, and authorities have not disclosed the exact number of plants removed. The move underscores the continued focus of law‑enforcement agencies on dismantling drug‑related activities in the region.