36 arrests in a day as Kochi City police launch ‘Operation Toofan’
Kochi City police arrested 36 individuals during 'Operation Toofan', a state-wide anti-narcotics drive. The operation resulted in multiple cases under the NDPS Act, with significant seizures of MDMA reported in the Thrikkakara area.
Why it matters
The operation reflects a heightened government effort to curb drug trafficking and substance abuse in educational and public spaces.
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.
The article provides a factual account of police operations and government initiatives without editorializing.
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