GO AFTER 'BIG FISH' IN DRUG TRAFFICKING CASES: COURT

New Delhi (PTI): Slamming law-enforcement agencies for making "no
serious effort" against drug trafficking, a court here has directed
them to go after the "big fish" involved in the crime, and not just
the "small fry".

Besides, it also sought a "transparent system" for the destruction
of seized narcotics to prevent them from falling in wrong hands.

"It appears that in some cases, the actual source - which is a big
fish - is being let off and in its place, a person - who is only a
small fry - is implicated," Rakesh Kapoor, the designated judge for
NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) Act cases, said in
a recent order.

"It has become imperative that a transparent system of destruction
of the seized contraband is put in place and it is ensured that the
recovered drugs does not fall into wrong hands," he said.

The court, which absolved two persons -- Kamlesh Kumar and Shyam --
both from Uttar Pradesh for allegedly possessing five kg heroin,
gave directions to Delhi Police to ensure that "fight against drug
trafficking is not lost".