Kerala seeks T.N. help to curb inter-State drug smuggling
Kerala and Tamil Nadu discuss coordinated police intelligence sharing to curb narcotics trafficking across the inter-State border
- Kerala said Operation Toofan led to over 6,000 arrests of drug peddlers and nearly 5,500 cases in 43 days.
- Kerala and Tamil Nadu planned to share information and intelligence between their police forces to intercept narcotics trafficking across the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border.
- Kerala sought Karnataka’s participation in a wider anti-drug effort among southern States.
What happened
Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay in Chennai and proposed a coordinated anti-drug mechanism among southern States. The discussion focused on tackling narcotics trafficking across the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border through police intelligence sharing.
Kerala briefed Tamil Nadu on Operation Toofan. Kerala said the drive produced over 6,000 arrests of drug peddlers and nearly 5,500 cases in 43 days.
UPSC can frame the issue around organised crime networks, border policing, intelligence sharing, and the need for cooperative federalism among State police forces. A mains answer can also discuss why enforcement drives need coordination, data sharing, and demand-reduction measures.
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