NEWS: Operation Trident is a multi-agency crackdown on an international drug-trafficking syndicate operating across the India–Myanmar–Bangladesh corridor. On October 23, 2026, 18 people were arrested.

OPERATION OBJECTIVES

• Dismantle organised international drug-trafficking networks.
• Target suppliers, financiers, distributors + major cartel leaders.
• Move beyond arresting small carriers.

DRUG-FREE INDIA INITIATIVE

• Target: Eradicate drug networks by December 31, 2029.
• Vision Document: Drug Control Vision Document (2026–2029), launched on June 26, 2026.
• Platform: Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD).
• Objectives: Dismantle 100 major drug cartels + improve conviction rates.
• Coordination: States/UTs, 40+ Ministries, central agencies + pharmaceutical sector.

ENFORCEMENT DATA (2025)

• Arrests increased by over 50% compared with 2024.
• NDPS Act cases increased by nearly 53%.
• Higher enforcement figures do not necessarily indicate reduced drug trafficking or consumption.