36 arrests in a day as Kochi City police launch ‘Operation Toofan’
Kochi City police launched 'Operation Toofan' to combat drug-related issues, resulting in 36 arrests in a single day. The operation included 33 cases registered under the NDPS Act and seven under the COTPA. Authorities are focusing on tracking drug peddlers and users, particularly around educational institutions and entertainment venues.
- ▪The police registered 33 cases under the NDPS Act during the operation.
- ▪A significant seizure of 437.28 grams of suspected MDMA was made during the raids.
- ▪Operation Toofan was officially launched by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on June 2, 2026.
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The Kochi City police on Wednesday (June 3, 2026) registered 33 cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act during a series of raids as part of the launch of ‘Operation Toofan: The Narco Hunt’, a State-wide drive aimed at eliminating the drug menace.As many as 36 accused, including alleged drug peddlers and users, were arrested during raids conducted at 90 locations in a single day. Seven cases were also registered under the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA) during the drive.The police said the biggest seizure during the day-long drive was made at Kollamkudi Mugal near Thrikkakara. Three youths were arrested with 437.28 grams of suspected MDMA from an apartment there.
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