Central Bureau of Narcotics

Central Bureau of Narcotics Latest News

Recently, the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) has prevented an attempt to illegally divert an export consignment of 12 crore high-strength Tramadol Hydrochloride tablets.

About Central Bureau of Narcotics

• It is a central government organization dealing with the international trade of Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances, and Precursor Chemicals.
• It works under the ambit of various United Nations Conventions and the provisions of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985.
• Nodal Ministry: It works under the Department of Revenue (DoR), Ministry of Finance.
• Headquarter: Gwalior
• Organization
  • The Narcotics Commissioner is the head of the Central Bureau of Narcotics.
  • A Deputy Narcotics Commissioner is in-charge of each of the three opium growing States of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
  • The Deputy Narcotics Commissioner is assisted by the Assistant Narcotics Commissioner and District Opium Officers.
  • The District Opium Officer issues licences for cultivation of opium poppy as per the General Licencing Conditions notified by the Central Government.

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Functions of Central Bureau of Narcotics

• Supervision over licit cultivation of opium poppy in India
• Preventive and enforcement functions especially in the three poppy growing States.
• Investigation of cases under the NDPS Act, 1985 and filing of complaint in the Court.
• Issue of licences for manufacture of synthetic narcotic drugs.
• Issuance of Export Authorisations/ Import Certificate for export/ import of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances.
• Issuance of No Objection Certificate (NOC) for import/ export of a select number of Precursor Chemicals.

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