Check on to bust ganja carriers’ network

State-level special squad in action along with district units

Based on fresh intelligence inputs, an inter-district flash checking drive is under way, covering the northern Kerala region under the leadership of a special squad of the Excise Department to crack the ganja smugglers’ network.

The district-level squads and strike units are also part of the intensified inspection in the wake of noticing an increase in the number of young carriers.

According to Excise Department officials, the entry of the State-level special squad has helped the district-level squads to effectively coordinate the surprise inspections covering a larger area without any geographical restrictions. They also point out that some of the inter-State routes frequented by the drug carriers for their secret operation are now under the close watch of this squad to act quickly.