Union minister Shripad Naik on Thursday attributed the drug menace in Goa as the main reason behind all crimes in the state, and praised the Pramod Sawant-led government's efforts in "cleaning up the mess" by launching action against illegal activities in tourism sector.

The Goa government on Monday issued an order to crack down on several tourism-related activities, which are being carried out illegally in the state, and ordered the police to take action against violators.