The recent sentencing of an Indian national caught smuggling over 4.6 kilograms of heroin into Bhutan is not an isolated incident—it is a symptom of a growing and dangerous trend. With three major drug smuggling attempts foiled in just three months, and over 31 kilograms of heroin seized, we are witnessing the rapid rise of a crisis that could deeply harm our society, economy, and future.
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