Kerala's DRI Operation 'Chakravyuh' Leads to Major Drug Seizures and Arrests
Kerala: DRI's 'Operation Chakravyuh' seizes 24 kg of drugs, 5 arrested

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The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in Kerala executed Operation 'Chakravyuh', seizing over 24 kg of narcotics, including methaqualone and methamphetamine, across Kochi, Malappuram, and Thiruvananthapuram. Five traffickers were arrested, highlighting DRI's ongoing efforts against drug trafficking.
- 01Over 24 kg of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances were seized during Operation 'Chakravyuh'.
- 02The operation led to the arrest of five key individuals involved in drug trafficking networks.
- 03Seized drugs included methaqualone, methamphetamine, and hashish oil.
- 04The contraband was found in passenger baggage, courier consignments, and export cargo.
- 05In the last financial year, DRI's Cochin Zonal Unit seized drugs worth approximately ₹70.76 crore.
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The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has successfully conducted Operation 'Chakravyuh', resulting in the seizure of over 24 kg of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances in Kerala. The operation, which took place in Kochi, Malappuram, and Thiruvananthapuram, led to the arrest of five individuals linked to drug trafficking networks. The seized substances included methaqualone, methamphetamine, and hashish oil, which were detected through various smuggling methods, such as concealed passenger baggage, courier consignments, and outbound export cargo. The DRI emphasized its commitment to dismantling organized drug trafficking operations and protecting society from the dangers of narcotics. In the previous financial year, the Cochin Zonal Unit of the DRI reported seizing drugs valued at around ₹70.76 crore and arresting 21 individuals in connection with various narcotics cases. This operation underscores the DRI's ongoing efforts to contribute to the Government of India's vision of a 'Nasha Mukt Bharat' (Drug-Free India).
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The successful operation disrupts local drug trafficking networks in Kerala, enhancing community safety.
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