Guwahati, 26th October: In an operation conducted under the aegis of Special Campaign 3.0 by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, the Guwahati CGST and Customs Zone, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, has successfully destroyed a substantial quantity of seized illegal goods.
A staggering 9077.24 kgs of Ganja, valued at Rs 14.44 crores, and 1.51 crore cigarette sticks of foreign origin, worth Rs 29.66 crores, seized under the Customs Act, 1962, were meticulously destroyed. This initiative, led by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), is part of the Special Campaign 3.0. The campaign aims to ensure the efficient management and disposal of seized goods, with a primary focus on enhancing public welfare and national well-being.
Additionally, this destruction effort contributes to maintaining cleanliness and liberating office space, which aligns with the core objectives of Special Campaign 3.0.
The Drugs Destruction Drive was executed under the leadership of Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, Chairman CBIC, and witnessed the presence of prominent officials, including Bandhana Deori, Chief Commissioner CGST and Customs Guwahati Zone, G M Kamei, ADG DRI, Mahfuzur Rahman, CCP NER Shillong, Rajeev Yadav, Pr. ADG DG HRD, and Debasish Dey, Regional Officer, State Pollution Control Board.
Notably, in the previous financial year 2022-23, Guwahati Customs had also undertaken a destruction campaign. They successfully disposed of 7472.4 kgs of Ganja valued at Rs. 7.72 crore and 1.78 crore cigarette sticks of foreign origin valued at Rs. 30.23 crore, along with other customs-seized goods, including Black Pepper, Dried Dates, and Anti-Mosquito Coils. These initiatives reflect a commitment to upholding the law, safeguarding public health, and efficiently managing seized goods in accordance with regulatory protocols.
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