"That India has always been a hub of (drugs) smuggling is a known fact, but the number of (smuggling) routes have increased and the methods of trafficking have become more sophisticated of late," said Romesh Bhattacharjee.
"While precise statistics are difficult to confirm, it is estimated that for every kilogram of drugs seized, up to 10 kilograms or more may remain unseized," added Bhattacharjee.
"Smugglers often hide drugs in luggage, courier packages, or have them ingested by human carriers. Alongside cocaine, there is an uptick in methamphetamine smuggling, particularly in northeastern states like Assam," according to the DRI.
G Shreekumar Menon stated that the situation paints an alarming picture of the volume of drugs entering India, indicating that the total value of drugs reached $1.07 billion in 2024.
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