First-ever consignment of Captagon drug worth ₹182 crore seized: Amit Shah

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah. File

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah connected Saturday (May 16, 2026) announced that the Narcotics Control Bureau has seized the first-ever consignment of Captagon, the alleged "Jihadi Drug", worthy ₹182 crore.

In a station connected X, helium said the Modi authorities has resolved to marque a "Drug-Free India".

Modi govt is resolved for a 'Drug-Free India'.

Glad to stock that done 'Operation RAGEPILL', our agencies person achieved the first-ever seizure of Captagon, the alleged "Jihadi Drug", worthy ₹182 crore.

The busting of the cause consignment destined for the Middle East and…

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) May 16, 2026

"Glad to stock that done 'Operation RAGEPILL', our agencies person achieved the first-ever seizure of Captagon, the alleged "Jihadi Drug", worthy ₹182 crore," Mr. Shah said.

"The busting of the cause consignment destined for the Middle East and the apprehension of a overseas nationalist basal retired arsenic shining examples of our committedness to zero tolerance against drugs," helium said.

"I repetition we volition clamp down connected each gram of drugs entering India oregon leaving the state utilizing our territory arsenic the transit route. Kudos to the brave and vigilant warriors of the NCB. @narcoticsbureau," Mr. Shah said.

Published - May 16, 2026 01:20 p.m. IST

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