What is the current drug situation in Ernakulam?

Ernakulam recorded 6,914 drug cases in 2025, with 7,463 people arrested and significant quantities of MDMA and ganja seized.

How are drug traffickers changing their methods in Kochi?

Traffickers now use new techniques like hiding drugs in juice straws and dropping contraband from trains, making detection harder.

What is the police's approach to drug offenders in Kerala?

Kerala Police are encouraging users with small quantities to opt for rehabilitation under Section 64(A) of the NDPS Act.

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Kochi Cops Bust Major Drug Ring Amidst Dramatic Chase

17 Jan

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Summary

Police seized 50g of suspected MDMA in a dramatic midnight raid.
Ernakulam recorded 6,914 drug cases in 2025, with 7,463 arrests.
Drug traffickers employ new methods, including dropping contraband from trains.

Kochi Cops Bust Major Drug Ring Amidst Dramatic Chase

Kochi City police conducted a dramatic midnight raid in Vennala, apprehending a man with 50g of suspected MDMA. The operation, involving the District Anti-Narcotics Special Action Force (DANSAF), highlighted the challenges of drug busts in residential areas, especially with children present. The accused attempted to flee, resulting in an officer fracturing a leg, underscoring the risks faced by law enforcement.

This incident is part of a larger trend, with Ernakulam district recording 6,914 cases under the NDPS Act in 2025, involving 7,463 arrests and the seizure of substantial quantities of drugs like MDMA and ganja. Similar trends of increasing drug cases are observed in other Kerala districts such as Thiruvananthapuram, Malappuram, Kozhikode, and Kollam, suggesting a widespread crisis.