Massive Anti-Narcotics Operation in Tambaram Uncovers Huge Cache of Ganja-Infused Chocolates and Other Banned Substances

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A major antinarcotics operation conducted by the Tambaram city police, led by Deputy Commissioner Pavan Kumar Reddy, resulted in the seizure of 5,250 ganja-infused chocolates and other banned narcotics. The operation, which involved around 300 cops, targeted private hostels, rented homes, and apartment complexes near a prominent private university in Potheri. The crackdown followed credible intelligence that drugs were being smuggled disguised as "gift articles" through air cargo and courier services.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Tambaram city police seized 5,250 ganja-infused chocolates during a massive anti-narcotics operation conducted around a private university in Potheri.
  • The operation involved around 300 cops and targeted private hostels, rented homes, and apartment complexes near the university.
  • The police also seized other banned narcotics, including ganja, foreign-made pills, and psychotropic substances.
  • Two young men working as agents to distribute the drugs to students were detained and taken to Maraimalai Nagar police station.
  • Based on their statements, police carried out searches in student accommodations, where additional narcotics were recovered.
  • The operation was concentrated around the area near the private university, where thousands of students reside in off-campus hostels and shared rental housing.
  • Police sources said the operation followed credible intelligence that drugs were being smuggled disguised as "gift articles" through air cargo and courier services.
  • Officials also searched small retail outlets and eateries suspected of serving as distribution points.
  • This is not the first such crackdown in the area, with a similar raid conducted in August last year resulting in the arrest of over 20 people.

Statistics:

  • 5,250 ganja-infused chocolates seized during the operation
  • 300 cops involved in the operation
  • 2 young men detained and taken to Maraimalai Nagar police station
  • Thousands of students residing in off-campus hostels and shared rental housing in the area
  • 20 people arrested during a similar raid in August last year

Sources:

  • The Times of India, Chennai: Police seize 5,250 ganja-infused chocolates, 2 men detained in Tambaram
  • The Hindu, Chennai: Tambaram police crack down on narcotics racket
  • Police sources, Citybeat, Chennai: Tambaram police unearth Rs 1 crore narcotics racket