Madhya Pradesh CBN Unit Cracks Down on Poppy Straw Trade, Nets 4.2 Tonnes and Three Suspects

The Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN), Madhya Pradesh Unit, conducted two successful operations resulting in the seizure of 4,209.80 kg poppy straw, two vehicles, and 100 bags of wheat used as cover cargo. Three persons were arrested in the two cases under the relevant provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. The operations were part of the CBN's sustained anti-drug drive.

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Prelims-testable facts

01The Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) is responsible for enforcing the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985.
02The NDPS Act, 1985, prohibits the cultivation, production, possession, sale, purchase, transportation, and consumption of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.
03Poppy straw is a controlled substance under the NDPS Act, 1985, and its possession, sale, and transportation are punishable offenses.
04The CBN seized 4,209.80 kg of poppy straw in two operations conducted in Madhya Pradesh.
05The seized poppy straw included lanced poppy straw, unlanced poppy straw (UPS), and poppy straw powder.
06Two vehicles and 100 bags of wheat used as cover cargo were also seized by the CBN.
07Three persons were arrested under the relevant provisions of the NDPS Act, 1985, in connection with the seizure of poppy straw.

Trap alerts

Most people think that the CBN is responsible for enforcing the entire spectrum of narcotics laws in India, but actually it is responsible only for enforcing the NDPS Act, 1985.
Most people think that poppy straw is not a controlled substance, but actually it is a controlled substance under the NDPS Act, 1985.
Most people think that the CBN's primary focus is on seizures and arrests, but actually it also conducts intelligence-driven enforcement and preventive awareness initiatives.

Prelims Practice MCQs

Single facteasy

How many tonnes of poppy straw were seized by the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) M.P. Unit in two operations?

A.over 2.1 tonnes
B.over 4.2 tonnes
C.over 6.3 tonnes
D.over 8.4 tonnes

The Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) M.P. Unit seized over 4.2 tonnes of poppy straw in two operations.

Statement I & IIhard

Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: The CBN used the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, to arrest the three persons. Statement-II: The CBN arrested the three persons because they were found with over 4.2 tonnes of poppy straw, which is a contraband under the NDPS Act, 1985. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

A.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
B.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct but Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
C.Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
D.Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Statement-I is correct because the fact list mentions that the three persons were arrested under the NDPS Act, 1985. Statement-II is also correct because it explains why the CBN arrested the three persons, which is because they were found with a large quantity of poppy straw that is a contraband under the Act.

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