With the reopening of schools and colleges approaching, the anti-narcotics squad in Kozhikode city is preparing a comprehensive action plan to curb the activities of drug traffickers allegedly targeting students through the supply of synthetic narcotics.
Police officers heading enforcement drives say the initiative will focus on strengthening micro-level surveillance around educational institutions and intensifying monitoring of individuals previously booked or convicted in drug trafficking cases. Details of frequent offenders are being compiled as part of efforts to establish a coordinated surveillance mechanism in areas identified as vulnerable to narcotics circulation.
Investigators are also examining the networks of suspected traffickers by analysing the call detail records of individuals believed to have maintained frequent contact with them. Officials say the move is aimed at identifying more members of trafficking chains and those involved in the local distribution of synthetic drugs among youngsters.
The fresh action plan comes in the wake of the recent seizure of nearly 6 kg of suspected MDMA in two separate cases. According to officials, the contraband was allegedly brought to the district with students as the primary target. Police sources say several persons suspected to be part of the trafficking network have already come under scrutiny and that digital evidence collected during the probe is expected to support further action.
