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Crime
Kerala Police's Operation Toofan Nets 13,002 Arrests in Anti‑Drug Drive
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 07 Oct 2026, 05:38 AM
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In a massive anti‑drug crackdown dubbed Operation Toofan, Kerala police have arrested 13,002 suspects across the state.
Kerala's law‑enforcement agencies launched Operation Toofan, a coordinated anti‑drug campaign aimed at dismantling narcotics networks throughout the state. The operation, announced by senior police officials, involved raids, checkpoints and intelligence‑driven investigations in several districts.
During the sweep, police reported the arrest of 13,002 individuals alleged to be involved in the production, trafficking or consumption of illegal drugs. The arrests were made in multiple locations, ranging from urban centers to remote villages, reflecting the wide‑scale nature of the crackdown.
Authorities said the detainees will be interrogated to uncover further links in the drug supply chain, and that the police will continue to monitor and act against narcotics activity. The large number of arrests underscores the state's intensified focus on curbing drug abuse and related crime.
During the sweep, police reported the arrest of 13,002 individuals alleged to be involved in the production, trafficking or consumption of illegal drugs. The arrests were made in multiple locations, ranging from urban centers to remote villages, reflecting the wide‑scale nature of the crackdown.
Authorities said the detainees will be interrogated to uncover further links in the drug supply chain, and that the police will continue to monitor and act against narcotics activity. The large number of arrests underscores the state's intensified focus on curbing drug abuse and related crime.