Police preparing data on alleged overseas drug suppliers, says IG
Inspector General (IG) Putta Vimaladitya says investigators are examining suspected international supply chains, with Afghanistan, Oman, and Thailand figuring among countries.
Kerala Police are compiling a database of fugitives and alleged overseas drug suppliers as part of their anti-narcotics campaign, 'Operation Toofan', according to Inspector General Putta Vimaladitya. The police are collaborating with Central agencies to locate and apprehend individuals involved in drug trafficking cases. The investigation has targeted countries such as Afghanistan, Oman, and Thailand, and has resulted in 165 cases of commercial quantities of narcotics and 395 cases of intermediate quantities.
Nearly 10,100 individuals have been arrested under the NDPS Act. The police are also initiating preventive proceedings against suspects under the PIT-NDPS Act. Identifying supply chain members, rather than merely targeting those caught with narcotics, is a key focus. Public support has been significant, with over 10,000 calls received by the police containing information on suspected drug activities. Counseling and rehabilitation programs are planned to commence next month.
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