Shillong, March 07: The Hynniewtrep Youths’ Council (HYC) warmly congratulates the officers and personnel of the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of Meghalaya Police for their commendable success in seizing illegal drugs valued at more than ₹51 crores in the State.
The organisation acknowledges the fact that such a major seizure sends a strong message that the law enforcement agencies are determined to crack down on the drug trade operating in and through the state.
However, the HYC strongly urges the authorities not to stop at arresting only the carriers or small-time suppliers. While these arrests are important, the real battle against the drug menace can only be won when the big fish, the masterminds, financiers, and major players behind these drug syndicates,are identified, exposed, and brought to justice.
The Council believes that the drug network operating in the region is highly organized and involves powerful elements who remain behind the scenes while using vulnerable individuals as carriers.
Therefore, the investigation must be taken forward in a thorough and uncompromising manner to dismantle the entire network from the top.“Seizing drugs is a major victory, but the real success will come when the kingpins who run the trade from behind the shadows are finally brought before the law.” Said Mr. R.K.Synrem, President HYC in the press statement.
