Kerala's Operation Toofan leads to 15,515 arrests in anti-drug drive
The anti-narcotics initiative has resulted in the seizure of over 2,000 kg of drugs and the freezing of 148 bank accounts.
Kerala's anti-narcotics drive, Operation Toofan, has led to 15,515 arrests across 14,369 drug-related cases since its launch on June 2, according to Rediff.
State nodal officer for the drive, IG Putta Vimaladitya, said on Wednesday that 1,173 of those arrested had been remanded.
Authorities have seized more than 2,000 kg of narcotic substances, including cannabis, MDMA, hashish, brown sugar, methamphetamine, cocaine, LSD stamps, and heroin.
The crackdown also involved the seizure of 186 vehicles and 801 mobile phones, while 148 bank accounts were frozen, Vimaladitya said.
Red Corner Notices were issued for four absconders who fled abroad, while a Blue Corner Notice was issued for one person and Look Out Circulars for 10 others.
The initiative, launched by Chief Minister V D Satheesan, includes the Toofan ICE project, which will install surveillance cameras in government schools connected to police stations.
Other programmes include Toofan Care for assisting users, Toofan Local Government 2.0 to increase local institution participation, and Toofan Mentors to coordinate activities.