Coastal patrol under way to shut smugglers’ corridors

Harbours under the scanner to track suspicious activities

Noticing suspected attempts to smuggle in Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) and drugs misusing fishing boats, the Coastal Police have stepped up their round-the-clock patrol activities along the coastline of Kozhikode district.

The surprise inspections are also part of the ongoing surveillance activities initiated by Excise Department squads with the support of other enforcement wings in view of the New Year and Christmas season.

Unlike in the past, the support of local fishers has also been ensured at all possible levels to intensify the vigil. There are many fishermen and allied workers in various harbours who are ready to give their confidential inputs to the enforcement squads for quick intervention.Arrangements are also in place at the harbours in Beypore, Vellayil, Puthiyappa, Koyilandy, and Chombal to track suspicious boats and labourers. The squads will also act tough on the operators of unlicensed boats, if there are any, during the special drive.