Operation D-Hunt: 125 Arrested in Massive Statewide Anti-Drug Crackdown
Massive anti-drug operation across Kerala nets narcotics, including MDMA and cannabis, as police intensify their crackdown.
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Kerala Statewide Drug Bust: Over 120 Held, Narcotics Seized in Kerala’s Operation D-Hunt
NEWS HIGHLIGHTS:
- Massive anti-narcotic operation conducted across Kerala under Operation D-Hunt.
- 125 people arrested; seizures include MDMA, cannabis, and cannabis-laced beedis.
- 24x7 public helpline active to gather drug-related intelligence with assured confidentiality.
- Anti-Narcotics Intelligence and NDPS Coordination Cells operating under top police supervision.
- Crackdown aimed at completely dismantling narcotics storage and trafficking networks.
125 Arrested, Narcotics Seized in Operation D-Hunt
Thiruvananthapuram - In a massive statewide special drive conducted on April 26, 2025, as part of 'Operation D-Hunt', Kerala Police arrested 125 individuals involved in suspected drug trafficking activities.
Out of 2256 individuals questioned during the operation, 123 cases were registered for possession of various banned substances, including MDMA and cannabis. The police seized 0.0321 kilograms of MDMA, 25.178 kilograms of cannabis, and 73 cannabis-laced beedis during the crackdown.
Coordinated Crackdown Aimed at Drug Storage and Trafficking Networks
The purpose of 'Operation D-Hunt' was to identify and dismantle networks involved in the storage and distribution of narcotics across Kerala. Authorities emphasized that strong legal action will continue against those found guilty.
The special drive marks a significant step in Kerala’s zero-tolerance approach towards the drug menace, sending a strong message to drug peddlers and organized syndicates.
24x7 Anti-Narcotics Control Room Active for Public Assistance
To encourage citizen participation in the fight against narcotics, a 24x7 Anti-Narcotics Control Room (Contact: 9497927797) remains operational.
Officials assured that all information provided by the public will be kept strictly confidential, ensuring complete anonymity for informants.
High-Level Monitoring and Intelligence Coordination
Strengthening the anti-drug framework, operations were directly monitored by the Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Law and Order.
At the state level, specialized units like the Anti-Narcotics Intelligence Cell, the NDPS Coordination Cell, and range-based Anti-Narcotics Cells are functioning actively to boost enforcement, intelligence gathering, and coordination efforts.
