Operation Toofan: Kozhikode City police arrest 58 in single-day sweep
Kozhikode City police arrested 58 individuals in a single-day anti-drug sweep known as 'Operation Toofan'. The operation targeted narcotics trafficking across transit hubs, hotels, and migrant settlements.
Why it matters
This reflects an intensified state-level crackdown on synthetic drugs and narcotics, signaling a broader effort to curb substance abuse in urban centers.
The Kozhikode City police registered 57 narcotics cases and arrested 58 persons during a city-wide sweep conducted on Saturday (July 11, 2026). The intensive drive was part of Operation Toofan, the Kerala police’s ongoing anti-drug enforcement drive.
The article reports on police activity and statistics without editorializing the effectiveness of the policy.
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