“Of this amount, 64 individuals received ₹51,202 through the director general of police (DGP) committee, and 169 people were rewarded ₹6,36,86,664 through the Home department. Another 737 individuals are set to receive ₹5,13,40,680 upon approval by the narcotics control bureau (NCB) committee,” an official said.
These rewards were distributed following the seizure of 87,607 kg of drugs valued at ₹16,155 crore and the arrest of over 2,500 individuals since late 2021, according to a statement released by the government.
“The success of Gujarat’s unique reward system for combating drug trafficking highlights its effectiveness. Gujarat is the first state in India to implement such a program,” the official added.
Initiated in 2021, the reward system offers cash incentives of up to 20% of the seized drugs’ value to informants. Police officers and government employees can earn up to ₹2 lakh per case, capped at ₹20 lakh over their career. Individuals assisting with office work related to drug cases receive ₹2,500 per case.
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