NFSU inks MoU with CRCL to enhance inter-agency coordination in drugs cases
The MoU is expected to significantly bolster the country's capacity to investigate and prosecute NDPS Act violations, the NFSU said in a statement.
'The collaboration will also facilitate specialised training programs for forensic professionals and law enforcement personnel, as well as research initiatives aimed at staying ahead of evolving drug trends," it said.
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