{"id":1020,"date":"2026-05-30T17:01:07","date_gmt":"2026-05-30T11:31:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theindianview.in\/en\/?p=1020"},"modified":"2026-05-30T17:01:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T11:31:07","slug":"dri-seizes-over-24-kilograms-of-narcotic-drugs-psychotropic-substances-in-kerala-under-operation-chakravyuh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theindianview.in\/en\/dri-seizes-over-24-kilograms-of-narcotic-drugs-psychotropic-substances-in-kerala-under-operation-chakravyuh\/","title":{"rendered":"DRI Seizes Over 24 Kilograms of Narcotic Drugs &amp; Psychotropic Substances in Kerala Under Operation Chakravyuh"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>New Delhi ( Raghwendra Pratap Singh) : <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) carried out coordinated anti-narcotics operations in Kerala and seized substantial quantities of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. The Ministry of Finance said that over 24 kilograms of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances have been seized in these operations from Kochi, Malappuram and Thiruvananthapuram under Operation Chakravyuh. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The seized substances included methaqualone, methamphetamine and hashish oil, intended for illicit distribution and trafficking. The Ministry added that five individuals, including key operatives involved in the trafficking networks, have been apprehended under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the last financial year, DRI\u2019s Cochin Zonal Unit seized narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances valued over seventy crore rupees in Kerala and arrested 21 persons in connection with various NDPS cases. The Ministry said that the DRI remains steadfast in its commitment to safeguarding society from the menace of narcotic drugs and contributing to the vision of Drug-Free India.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Delhi ( Raghwendra Pratap Singh) : The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) carried out coordinated anti-narcotics operations in Kerala and seized substantial quantities of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. 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