Narcotics Control Bureau
Indian central law enforcement agency for combating drug trafficking and consumption / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with Central Bureau of Narcotics, International Narcotics Control Board, or Narcotics Control Board (Ghana).
The Narcotics Control Bureau (abbr. NCB) is an Indian central law enforcement and intelligence agency under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. The agency is tasked with combating drug trafficking and the use of illegal substances under the provisions of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.
Quick Facts Narcotics Control Bureau स्वापक नियंत्रण ब्यूरो, Abbreviation ...
Narcotics Control Bureau स्वापक नियंत्रण ब्यूरो | |
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Abbreviation | NCB |
Motto | आसूचना प्रवर्तन समन्वय Intelligence Enforcement Coordination |
Agency overview | |
Formed | 17 March 1986; 38 years ago (1986-03-17) |
Employees | 1001 |
Jurisdictional structure | |
National agency (Operations jurisdiction) | India |
Operations jurisdiction | India |
Legal jurisdiction | National Jurisdiction |
Primary governing body | Government of India |
Secondary governing body | Ministry of Home Affairs (India) |
Operational structure | |
Headquarters | West Block No. 1, Wing No. V, R.K. Puram, New Delhi, Delhi |
Minister responsible | |
Agency executive | |
Parent agency | Ministry of Home Affairs |
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Established in 1986, it is responsible for coordination with the Indian state governments and other central departments, implementation of India's international obligations with regard to drug trafficking, and assisting international and foreign drug law enforcement agencies.[1][2]