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NCB Kochi dismantles multi-state drug trafficking ring
The Narcotics Control Bureau's Kochi unit has broken up an interstate drug smuggling network, seizing over 33 grams of cocaine in the operation. Multiple arrests have been made as authorities intensify efforts against narcotics trafficking across South and Southeast Asia.
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The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Kochi division has successfully dismantled a drug trafficking network operating across multiple states, officials said. The crackdown resulted in the seizure of 33.1 grams of suspected cocaine and the arrest of individuals allegedly involved in the illicit supply chain.
Operatives conducted coordinated raids following an investigation into the network's operations, which authorities say facilitated the movement of narcotics across state boundaries. The seizure represents a significant disruption of trafficking routes in the region, according to the NCB's preliminary assessment.
The case marks part of the agency's ongoing efforts to tackle organized drug smuggling in Kerala and surrounding areas. Investigations are continuing to identify additional network members and supply sources, officials indicated. The seized contraband has been sent for laboratory verification to confirm its composition and purity.