Chennai: As part of the effort to make Tamil Nadu a drug-free state, a one-day special inspection was conducted across the state. In this, 344 people were arrested.
As per the orders of DGP Mahesh Kumar Agarwal, an anti-drug operation was carried out yesterday across the 38 districts and 9 cities in Tamil Nadu. Special police teams formed for this purpose conducted searches at various locations simultaneously.
In this, a total of 283 cases were registered and 344 people were arrested. The 64 offenders who were absconding were also caught. In addition, 44 warrants were executed.
In this operation, 242.2 kilograms of cannabis, 2,143 narcotic tablets, and a large quantity of other drugs were seized. In addition, 3,242 key locations where drug sales take place across the state were identified.
Of these, 1,367 locations were found to be near educational institutions. Intensive searches were conducted in those areas.
Railway Protection Force and railway police jointly conducted checks on 357 trains, including trains arriving from the northeastern states, with the help of sniffer dogs.
In this, 104.361 kilograms of cannabis were seized. In addition, searches were carried out simultaneously in 890 student hostels.
In addition, investigation has been completed in 1,770 drug cases. In 804 cases, action is being taken to freeze the assets and bank accounts of the accused.
Across the state, 6,958 kg of ganja and 250 grams of methamphetamine that had already been seized were destroyed. In addition, inspections were carried out at 175 rehabilitation centers.
For drug-prevention awareness, 3,972 events were held at places including schools, colleges, railway stations, and bus stations. At border checkpoints, 23,744 vehicles were inspected and 62 cases were registered.
In this, cannabis, 62.1 kg of gutkha, and 73.960 liters of liquor were seized. DGP Mahesh Kumar Agarwal said that strict measures, including preventive detention and asset freezing, will continue to be taken against those involved in the sale and smuggling of narcotics.
