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In 2016, police registered 653 cases of drug abuse and peddling. I have instructed the police commissioner to take stern action,” he said.On MLAs’ demand to award death penalty to drug peddlers, the minister said the Centre should enact a comprehensive law in this regard. Deaddiction isn’t easy — it isn’t as simple as flicking a switch — which is why tackling the problem at the supply level is important. Cracking down on dealers is precisely the way to go and kudos to the government for using provisions of the Anti-Goonda Act. He claimed drugs previously brought into Bengaluru are now being exported from the city..