Drugs, Tobacco Products Worth Rs 10cr Seized, 2,778 Held in Kerala 'Operation Toofan'

Narcotic substances and banned tobacco products worth over Rs 10 crore have been seized and 2,778 people arrested during the first 15 days of the statewide anti-drug crackdown 'Operation Toofan', Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala said on Tuesday.

The minister said 2,575 cases have been registered so far as part of the operation, which is



being jointly carried out by the Kerala Police and Excise Department with the support of the Health, Education and other government departments, he said.

The drive brings together multiple state and central agencies to identify supply chains, dismantle trafficking networks and strengthen preventive measures against substance abuse.