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Crime
NCB Uses Satellite Tech to Destroy 458 Acres of Cannabis Farms in Arunachal
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🗓 10 Nov 2026, 11:47 AM
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The Narcotics Control Bureau has utilized satellite mapping technology to identify and destroy 458 acres of hidden cannabis farms in Arunachal Pradesh.
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has intensified its operations against drug cultivation in the northeastern region by deploying advanced satellite mapping technology. This strategic move aims to locate hidden cannabis farms that are difficult to detect through traditional ground surveillance methods.
In a significant enforcement action, the NCB successfully identified and destroyed 458 acres of cannabis farms in Arunachal Pradesh. The use of space-based intelligence has allowed authorities to pinpoint these illicit plantations with greater precision, ensuring that hidden networks are dismantled effectively.
This operation highlights the growing reliance on technology in combating the drug trade in remote areas. By leveraging satellite imagery, the NCB can monitor vast terrains and respond to illegal activities swiftly, reinforcing the government's commitment to curbing drug cultivation in the region.
In a significant enforcement action, the NCB successfully identified and destroyed 458 acres of cannabis farms in Arunachal Pradesh. The use of space-based intelligence has allowed authorities to pinpoint these illicit plantations with greater precision, ensuring that hidden networks are dismantled effectively.
This operation highlights the growing reliance on technology in combating the drug trade in remote areas. By leveraging satellite imagery, the NCB can monitor vast terrains and respond to illegal activities swiftly, reinforcing the government's commitment to curbing drug cultivation in the region.