More than 400 police personnel conducted simultaneous raids across over 20 locations in Coimbatore, leading to the seizure of around 20 kg of ganja, synthetic drugs, undocumented vehicles and the arrest of 10 persons.
Coimbatore: In a major anti-narcotics operation, the Coimbatore District Police seized around 20.040 kg of ganja, synthetic drugs and arrested 10 persons during a district-wide surprise enforcement drive conducted on Saturday. A total of nine criminal cases have been registered.
The operation was carried out under the direct supervision of Superintendent of Police Pavan Kumar, IPS, as part of the district police's ongoing initiative to achieve a "Drug-Free Society – Crime-Free Coimbatore."
Based on intelligence inputs, more than 400 police personnel simultaneously conducted searches at over 20 locations, including areas under the jurisdiction of Kovilpalayam, Chettipalayam and Madukkarai police stations. The raids targeted suspected drug movement in college hostels, accommodations occupied by people from other States and districts, and other vulnerable locations.
During the searches, police seized 20.040 kg of ganja, synthetic narcotic substances including cannabis oil, methamphetamine and LSD stamps. They also seized 11 vehicles suspected to have been used for drug trafficking after they were found without valid documents.
Following the operation, nine cases were registered by the Kovilpalayam Police Station, Madukkarai Police Station and the Prohibition Enforcement Wing (PEW), and 10 accused persons were arrested. Police said a special investigation team headed by an Inspector has been formed to trace the source of the seized narcotics, identify the supply network and apprehend others involved in the trafficking network.
The Coimbatore District Police said further arrests and follow-up enforcement drives will continue based on the progress of the investigation. The public has also been urged to share information relating to narcotics or illegal drug activities with the nearest police station or through police helpline numbers.
The operation was carried out under the direct supervision of Superintendent of Police Pavan Kumar, IPS, as part of the district police's ongoing initiative to achieve a "Drug-Free Society – Crime-Free Coimbatore."
Based on intelligence inputs, more than 400 police personnel simultaneously conducted searches at over 20 locations, including areas under the jurisdiction of Kovilpalayam, Chettipalayam and Madukkarai police stations. The raids targeted suspected drug movement in college hostels, accommodations occupied by people from other States and districts, and other vulnerable locations.
During the searches, police seized 20.040 kg of ganja, synthetic narcotic substances including cannabis oil, methamphetamine and LSD stamps. They also seized 11 vehicles suspected to have been used for drug trafficking after they were found without valid documents.
Following the operation, nine cases were registered by the Kovilpalayam Police Station, Madukkarai Police Station and the Prohibition Enforcement Wing (PEW), and 10 accused persons were arrested. Police said a special investigation team headed by an Inspector has been formed to trace the source of the seized narcotics, identify the supply network and apprehend others involved in the trafficking network.
The Coimbatore District Police said further arrests and follow-up enforcement drives will continue based on the progress of the investigation. The public has also been urged to share information relating to narcotics or illegal drug activities with the nearest police station or through police helpline numbers.