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.
According to police sources, the special drive, which commenced early on Saturday, continued till the early hours of Sunday (July 12, 2026). Flash searches were carried out at various locations under the jurisdiction of the Kozhikode City police. The coordinated raids covered several inter-State tourist buses, migrant worker settlements, hotels, lodges, and homestays.
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