UP Launches Nation’s Biggest Crackdown on Codeine Trade Under CM Yogi’s Zero-Tolerance Policy

Balasahana Suresh
Lucknow,: Since taking office, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has pursued a strict zero-tolerance policy against illegal drug trafficking. In line with this, the state government has launched what is being described as the nation’s largest crackdown on the illegal trade of codeine-based substances.

The crackdown targets illegal manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of codeine-containing medicines, which are often misused as recreational drugs. Law enforcement agencies across the state have been mobilized to conduct raids, seize stockpiles, and apprehend offenders.

Officials say that the operation is part of a broader strategy to curb the rise of substance abuse in Uttar Pradesh and protect youth from falling into addiction. This initiative also emphadata-sizes strict enforcement of pharmaceutical regulations and coordination with the health department to monitor legal distribution channels.

CM yogi adityanath has reiterated that anyone found involved in illegal codeine trade will data-face severe legal action, reflecting the government’s commitment to ensuring a drug-free environment in the state.

Experts describe this as a landmark operation in India, given its scale, intensity, and the focus on both public health and law enforcement.

 

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