Team Goemkarponn
PANAJI: Goa Police have seized a total of over 680 kilograms of narcotic substances over the past three years, Chief Minister and Home Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant informed the Legislative Assembly.
As per the data tabled in response to an unstarred question by MLA Premendra Shet, 171.204 kg of drugs were seized in 2023, which rose sharply to 275.082 kg in 2024, before slightly declining to 234.286 kg in 2025.
Responding to concerns about drug peddlers targeting students near educational institutions, the government said that continuous intelligence gathering is underway and strict surveillance is being maintained by Goa Police in and around schools and colleges. Authorities stated that whenever such illegal activities are detected, immediate action is taken under relevant legal provisions. Awareness programmes are also being conducted in coordination with educational institutions.
On measures to combat drug trafficking, the government highlighted a zero-tolerance policy towards the drug trade, including supply and consumption. Police have intensified enforcement by strengthening intelligence networks and carrying out targeted operations in vulnerable areas such as beaches, tourist hubs, transport points and zones near educational institutions.
The state has also enhanced coordination with central and state agencies including the Enforcement Directorate (ED), Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Customs, Coast Guard, Railway Police and airport authorities to tackle inter-state and international drug trafficking.
Regular joint operations, intelligence sharing and coordinated interrogations are being carried out to dismantle organised drug networks.
At the administrative level, Narco Coordination (NCORD) meetings are held regularly at both state and district levels to review enforcement efforts and ensure coordination among departments such as police, excise, health and education.
The government also said that awareness drives, including rallies on the International Day against Drug Abuse, are conducted to educate youth and the public about the harmful effects of substance abuse.
Officials reiterated that strict monitoring, inter-agency coordination and continuous review mechanisms are in place to curb drug-related crimes and safeguard society.
