Goa Police Holds Awareness Meet with Courier, Postal Service Providers to Curb Drug Trafficking

Goa Khabar: As part of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan and ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking, the Goa Police organised an awareness-cum-interaction meeting with representatives of courier and postal service providers from across the state at the GO Institute, Altinho, Panaji.

The programme was chaired by Inspector General of Police (IGP) K.R. Chaurasia, IPS, and attended by DIGP, Anti Narcotic Cell Ved Prakash Surya, IPS, SSPO, India Post Anurag Nikhare, SP, Anti Narcotic Cell Sunita Sawant, SP Harish Madkaikar, SP Nerlon Albuquerque (holding charge of DySP, ANC), along with other police officers. Around 75 to 80 representatives from courier and postal service providers participated in the programme.

Addressing the gathering, IGP K.R. Chaurasia highlighted the crucial role of courier and postal service providers in preventing the misuse of their networks for drug trafficking. He stressed the need for strict compliance with Know Your Customer (KYC) norms, proper verification of consignors and consignees, and prompt reporting of suspicious consignments to law enforcement agencies.

During the session, participants were briefed on the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, emerging trends in drug trafficking through courier and postal channels, common concealment methods adopted by traffickers, and warning signs such as pseudonymous bookings, incomplete sender or receiver details, unusual packaging, and high-value parcels with inconsistent declarations.

Officials also informed participants about the MANAS National Narcotics Helpline (1933) and encouraged them to immediately report suspicious consignments, drug trafficking activities, or any narcotics-related information to the helpline, the Anti Narcotic Cell, or the nearest police station.

The programme concluded with an interactive session, where participants shared their suggestions and assured Goa Police of their full cooperation in preventing the misuse of courier and postal services for illegal activities. The initiative was widely appreciated, with participants reaffirming their commitment to strengthening coordination with law enforcement agencies in achieving the goal of a Drug-Free Goa under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.