The commander said that while only two tons of drugs were seized in 2024, the command has seized over 2,000 kilogrammes between January and August 2025.
“If you go to these lounges, you will find out that undergraduates, youths are always found there.”
“Significant numbers of crimes are committed under the influence of drugs.’’
The suspects, 23 males and a female, were arrested during raids on black spots in the state.
The suspects comprised 500 males and nine females. 295 of them were counselled against drug abuse, while 27 others were sent to rehabilitation centres.
The seized drugs were made up of 1,473.795kgs Cannabis Sativa, 81.651,39kgs psychotropic substances and 92.95 litres of cough syrup with codeine.
