Authorities in Kerala seized 18 kg of suspected hybrid ganja,worth about ₹18 crore,believed to come from outside India. The Ernakulam Rural District Anti-Narcotics Special Action Force carried out the operation on Wednesday. G.H. Yathish Chandra,the Ernakulam Range Deputy Inspector General,shared details at a press conference.
At Thursday's briefing in Aluva,Chandra said police have info on those involved in trafficking but held back specifics. Asked about drugs' origin,he mentioned Thailand as typical source,though exact details remain unknown…
Two people arrested: Ayush, from Vypeen's Arukad,and wife Anakha. Investigation started when officers found 1.25 kg of contraband on Ayush riding scooter. A search at their Kunnuvazhi home uncovered another 16.50 kg. They'd rented flat just two weeks earlier. A calculated move in a larger network.
Chandra called them wholesalers: “They couldn't have arranged such a huge quantity alone,there are people above and below them.” Police aim to dismantle network of suppliers,retailers,users. Part of Operation Toofan,a broader anti-drug effort in region.
Operation stemmed from a two-week undercover investigation ending with a tip-off. Chandra stressed need to build a comprehensive database of users,suppliers to boost efforts . Focus not on punishing users,but targeting peddlers,networks. “Victimising drug users isn't our goal. They need de-addiction,” he said. Commitment to tackle problem from many angles…
