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Crime
Punjab Police Report Shift: Pharma Narcotics Now Top Drug Threat
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🗓 13 Sep 2026, 06:40 PM
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Punjab police say heroin supply is declining, but pharmaceutical narcotics have become the state's biggest drug enforcement challenge.
Punjab police have announced a significant shift in the state's drug landscape, noting that the availability of heroin has decreased markedly.
According to officials, the decline in heroin supply has altered consumption patterns, with users increasingly turning to pharmaceutical narcotics.
The police report identifies prescription drugs—particularly opioids and sedatives—as the new primary threat, citing a rise in illicit trafficking and misuse.
In response, Punjab authorities are tightening controls on pharmaceutical distribution, enhancing border checks, and collaborating with national agencies to curb smuggling.
The shift underscores the evolving nature of drug abuse in the region and highlights the need for adaptive enforcement strategies.
According to officials, the decline in heroin supply has altered consumption patterns, with users increasingly turning to pharmaceutical narcotics.
The police report identifies prescription drugs—particularly opioids and sedatives—as the new primary threat, citing a rise in illicit trafficking and misuse.
In response, Punjab authorities are tightening controls on pharmaceutical distribution, enhancing border checks, and collaborating with national agencies to curb smuggling.
The shift underscores the evolving nature of drug abuse in the region and highlights the need for adaptive enforcement strategies.