Anti-narcotic cell to be established in all coastal police stations, says SSP
Puducherry police are establishing anti-narcotic cells in all coastal police stations to curb drug smuggling and illegal activities along the coastline. The initiative includes increased patrolling, community engagement, and the promotion of mental health helplines.
Why it matters
This demonstrates a proactive regional security approach to addressing drug trafficking and coastal safety in India.
Anti-narcotic cell to be established in all coastal police stations, says SSP/ with pic left Police have intensified drive against drugs in the coastal areas of Puducherry. SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/5dnukn/article71616777.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/2786_23_10_2026_16_6_26_1_PONDYDRUGS.JPG SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT PUDUCHERRY, 23 Oct. 2026: Police have intensified drive against drugs in the coastal areas of Puducherry. Photo: Special Arrangement PUDUCHERRY A slew of measures, including establishment of an Anti-Narcotic cell in all coastal police stations, have been taken by the territorial police to prevent use of Puducherry’s vast coastline for any illegal activity. Senior Superintendent of Police Deepika, who has recently taken charge of Anti-Narcotics Task Force and Coastal Security told The Hindu that the Police department has decided to create anti-narcotic cells in all coastal police stations in the region. Separate cells would be created with available police strength in each of the police stations to deal with smuggling of narcotics and related offences.
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