The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has successfully executed 'Operation Chakravyuh', resulting in the seizure of over 24 kg of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances in Kerala. The operation targeted key locations including Kochi, Malappuram, and Thiruvananthapuram, where drugs such as methaqualone, methamphetamine, and hashish oil were intercepted. Five individuals, identified as significant operatives within the trafficking networks, were arrested under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. The DRI reported that the drugs were concealed in various ways, including passenger baggage at the airport, courier consignments, and export cargo. This operation underscores DRI's commitment to combatting organized drug trafficking and its ongoing vigilance in dismantling such networks. In the previous financial year, the Cochin Zonal Unit of DRI seized narcotics valued at approximately ₹70.76 crore (around $8.5 million USD) and apprehended 21 individuals in related cases, reinforcing its dedication to achieving a 'Nasha Mukt Bharat' (Drug-Free India).