During a conference on national security and drug trafficking, India's Home Minister Amit Shah highlighted the significant threats posed by crypto, drones, and the dark web.
Threat of Crypto, Drones, and Dark Web
Amit Shah emphasized that global threats from crypto, the dark web, and drones require strict measures. He noted that while the government has been actively combating these issues, challenges remain. Additionally, increased measures have led to dismantling many drug rings, reducing terrorist activities.
Shah Discusses Solutions to Threats
Shah highlighted that solving these issues involves every country's participation. Solutions can be crafted by technocrats, with joint efforts from state and central governments towards enhanced security. He also mentioned Modi's leadership in fighting drug addiction. The last decade saw a seven-fold increase in drug seizures, showing the government's commitment to dismantling syndicates.
Role of Cryptocurrencies in Illegal Activities
The conference organized by the Narcotics Control Bureau aimed to address the growing concerns of drug trafficking and national security. Usually, these drug-trafficking rings are linked to terrorism, with criminals using drug revenues to fund their operations. Cryptocurrencies provide a means of conducting untraceable transactions, even though most tokens leave a digital footprint. Recently, a Bharatpol portal was launched to assist in capturing fugitives.
Amit Shah stressed the need for international cooperation and strict measures to effectively combat threats from cryptocurrencies, drones, and the dark web.
