77 arrested in week-long anti-drug crackdown in Chennai
Greater Chennai Police arrested 77 individuals and seized various narcotics during a week-long anti-drug enforcement operation. The crackdown involved intensive surveillance and vehicle checks across 12 police districts.
Why it matters
It reflects ongoing efforts by local law enforcement to curb the distribution of synthetic and traditional narcotics in urban centers.
The Greater Chennai Police registered 38 cases and arrested 77 persons during a special anti-drug enforcement drive conducted over the past week. The operation led to the seizure of 22 kg of ganja, 831 grams of methamphetamine, 6 mg of opium, 2 mg of cocaine, 1,222 tablets, and cash amounting to ₹1,04,360.
The report provides factual details of a police operation without editorializing or taking a stance on drug policy.
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