Madhya Pradesh becomes transit corridor for drugs destined for metro cities
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence recovered narcotics worth over Rs 15 crore in four major seizures at Bhopal transport hubs.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has recovered narcotics worth more than Rs 15 crore following four major seizures at the Bhopal railway station and bus stand in 25 days, according to The Times of India. These operations have highlighted the role of Madhya Pradesh as a transit corridor for drug trafficking.
Investigations by the DRI in Bhopal and Indore show that traffickers are using sleeper buses and trains to move contraband. Nearly 50 per cent of drug cases involved the use of public transport, while approximately 90 per cent of consignments seized over the last six months were intended for metropolitan cities including Mumbai, Delhi, Pune and Bengaluru.
The state government has launched a three-year campaign to dismantle drug trafficking networks. In 2025, authorities destroyed 1,44,025 kg of substances such as morphine, opium and codeine across 2,073 cases. Up to September 30, 2026, 1,30,380 kg of narcotics were destroyed in 2,756 cases.
Enforcement agencies have also targeted the finances of these networks. Assets valued at Rs 300 crore were attached in 54 cases in 2025, and Rs 146 crore in 38 cases in 2026. Additionally, 50,933 kg of narcotics were seized from 4,091 individuals in 2,986 cases registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act up to September 30 this year.
To improve investigations, the government has requested the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) to provide test reports for NDPS samples within 15 days. The state is also working to strengthen intelligence networks and increase incentives for informants.