300 Kg of Ganja Seized in Karaikal; Five, Including Sri Lankan Nationals, Arrested

Fast Summary

• Karaikal district police seized over 300 kg of ganja and arrested five persons, including two Sri Lankan nationals, under “Operation Vidiyal.”
• The operation aims to eliminate narcotic substance use in the district.
• Details of arrests:

– On July 15, Dileep (38) from Mannargudi and Kumaravel (44) from Nallathur were arrested with 26 kg of ganja intercepted in their vehicle.
– On July 17,Kishore Kumar (37) from Ambur was arrested after subsequent searches uncovered an additional 304 kg of ganja at a house in Keezhakasakudi. Four vehicles suspected to be used for smuggling were also seized.- On July 23,two Sri Lankan nationals – Selvakumar (41) from jaffna and Hayath Mohammed Rasu (33) from Trincomalee – were intercepted on a boat off Emerald Beach alongside three mobile phones and the boat itself being seized.

• The accused have been booked under multiple laws including the NDPS Act, Foreigners act, and passport/immigration regulations.
• Operation Vidiyal was overseen by Superintendent of Police Subramanian with senior officials DIG Sathya sundaram and SSP M.V.N.V Lakshmi Soujanya providing support.

indian Opinion Analysis

The seizure demonstrates a robust coordinated effort between local police forces and intelligence agencies to combat interstate as well as international narco-trafficking networks affecting karaikal district in Tamil Nadu. arrests involving both Indian nationals and sri Lankan citizens reflect the cross-border dimension of such criminal activities, emphasizing regional security concerns over maritime trafficking at India’s coastal borders.

This operation highlights how targeted initiatives like “Operation vidiyal” can make meaningful strides toward reducing drug-related issues within smaller districts while also preventing broader socio-economic consequences linked to substance abuse.

such large-scale seizures are indicative not just of efficient policing but also potential gaps that traffickers are exploiting within transport systems or international collaborations along coastal areas-requiring sustained vigilance on law enforcement policies moving forward.

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