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Crime
Goa CM says no inter‑state drug trafficking ring found in Colvale jail
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 06:31 AM
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Chief Minister Pramod Sawant clarified that investigations have found no evidence of an inter‑state drug trafficking network operating from Colvale jail in Goa.
Goa's Chief Minister Pramod Sawant addressed recent speculation about a possible inter‑state drug trafficking ring operating from the Colvale jail. In a press briefing, he stated that law enforcement agencies have thoroughly examined the allegations and found no corroborating evidence of such a network within the prison premises.
The statement comes after media reports suggested that inmates from different states were coordinating drug smuggling activities from the facility. Sawant emphasized that the state police and the prison authorities are vigilant and continue to monitor all contraband-related incidents.
He assured the public that any genuine drug-related offenses will be pursued rigorously, and urged citizens to report suspicious activities. The Chief Minister's remarks aim to dispel rumors and reaffirm the government's commitment to maintaining law and order in Goa's correctional institutions.
No further details were provided regarding ongoing investigations, but officials confirmed that routine inspections and intelligence checks remain in place to prevent any illicit operations within the jail.
The clarification seeks to reassure residents and the broader national audience that Goa's penal system is not being used as a hub for cross‑state drug trafficking.
The statement comes after media reports suggested that inmates from different states were coordinating drug smuggling activities from the facility. Sawant emphasized that the state police and the prison authorities are vigilant and continue to monitor all contraband-related incidents.
He assured the public that any genuine drug-related offenses will be pursued rigorously, and urged citizens to report suspicious activities. The Chief Minister's remarks aim to dispel rumors and reaffirm the government's commitment to maintaining law and order in Goa's correctional institutions.
No further details were provided regarding ongoing investigations, but officials confirmed that routine inspections and intelligence checks remain in place to prevent any illicit operations within the jail.
The clarification seeks to reassure residents and the broader national audience that Goa's penal system is not being used as a hub for cross‑state drug trafficking.