Kerala Drug Bust: DRI Seizes 24 Kg of Narcotics, Arrests Five
The agency said the haul included suspected methaqualone, methamphetamine and hashish oil, and five people were arrested in coordinated anti-trafficking operations.
- On Saturday, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized 24 kg of narcotics in Kerala under Operation Chakravyuh, arresting five individuals involved in trafficking networks.
- Coordinated operations across Kochi, Malappuram, and Thiruvananthapuram targeted methaqualone, methamphetamine, and hashish oil in support of the Centre's "Nasha Mukt Bharat" campaign for a drug-free India.
- Smuggling techniques included concealing contraband in passenger baggage, courier consignments, and export cargo. One suspect allegedly stabbed himself with scissors in the Customs arrival area during the seizure.
- Authorities booked the five accused under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act of 1985 as part of efforts to dismantle organized drug trafficking networks.
- Last year, the Cochin Zonal Unit seized narcotics worth crores and arrested 21 persons in NDPS cases, establishing baseline performance for ongoing anti-trafficking operations.
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Kerala Drug Bust: DRI Seizes 24 kg of Narcotics, Arrests Five
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence has confiscated over 24 kg of narcotic drugs in Kerala, resulting in the arrest of five people. The Cochin Unit carried out the operation, targeting drug networks. The seizure included methaqualone, methamphetamine, and hashish oil aimed for illegal distribution.
DRI Seizes over 24 Kg Narcotic Drugs in Kerala Under Operation Chakravyuh; 5 Arrested
Get latest articles and stories on Business at LatestLY. According to the statement released by the Ministry of Finance on Saturday, a total of over 24 kg of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances has been seized in these operations. Five individuals, including key operatives involved in the trafficking networks, have been apprehended under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. Business News | DRI…
DRI seizes over 24 kg narcotic drugs in Kerala under Operation Chakravyuh; 5 arrested - The Tribune
According to the statement released by the Ministry of Finance on Saturday, a total of over 24 kg of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances has been seized in these operations. Five individuals, including key operatives involved in the trafficking networks, have been apprehended under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985.
DRI seizes 24 kg narcotics in Keralam under Operation Chakravyuh; 5 arrested
In coordinated anti-narcotics operations carried out by the Cochin Unit of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), substantial quantities of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, including methaqualone, methamphetamine and hashish oil, intended for illicit distribution and trafficking were seized at Kochi, Malappuram and Thiruvananthapuram under Operation Chakravyuh.
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