Q. What was the primary objective of Operation Sagar-Manthan launched by NCRB?
Answer: Target drug trafficking through maritime routes
Notes: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) seized 700 kg of Methamphetamine during Operation Sagar-Manthan. Methamphetamine is a potent, addictive stimulant that impacts the central nervous system. Operation Sagar-Manthan was launched by NCB in coordination with the Indian Navy and Coast Guard. The operation aims to target drug trafficking through maritime routes and enhance national security. It also aligns with the vision of a Nasha Mukt Bharat (Drug-Free India) by 2047.

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