Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated the Narcotics Control Bureau for the successful execution of ‘Operation RAGEPILL’, which led to India’s first-ever seizure of Captagon — a psychotropic substance widely associated with illicit trafficking networks in the Middle East region.
Modi govt is resolved for a ‘Drug-Free India’.
Glad to share that through ‘Operation RAGEPILL’, our agencies have achieved the first-ever seizure of Captagon, the so-called “Jihadi Drug”, worth ₹182 crore.
The busting of the drug consignment destined for the Middle East and…
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) May 16, 2026
During the major anti-narcotics operation, authorities seized 227.7 kg of Captagon tablets and powder with an estimated value of ₹182 crore. Officials also arrested a Syrian national allegedly linked to the international syndicate behind the smuggling network.
The NCB has initiated an extensive investigation into the broader international drug trafficking ecosystem, including suspected hawala channels, logistics networks, and cross-border syndicate connections. The operation is being viewed as a significant step in India’s intensified efforts to combat global narcotics trafficking and organized crime.
