Educational institutions are increasingly hiring trained narcotics detection dogs to conduct surprise inspections and keep campuses drug-free. Service providers report growing demand for canine teams, with most detections involving ganja and cigarettes, while trained dogs are also deployed for explosive detection and security duties.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay met Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala, pledging full cooperation to combat cross-border drug trafficking. The states will enhance border security and real-time intelligence sharing under Kerala's "Operation Toofan" anti-narcotics grid
Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala warned of strict legal action against drug mafia members attacking police or obstructing anti-narcotics operations. He said Operation Toofan has significantly weakened drug networks through coordinated enforcement, awareness campaigns and rehabilitation initiatives
Union Home Minister Amit Shah called ‘Vande Mataram’ a guiding mantra for India’s reconstruction while addressing the NCORD anti-narcotics meeting. He linked the song to freedom struggle values and emphasized stronger efforts against synthetic drugs and trafficking networks
NCB has issued an advisory for Indian travellers to Maldives, warning against carrying unknown packages due to stricter anti-drug laws there. The agency cautioned that violations can lead to severe penalties, including life imprisonment or death under Maldivian law
Hyderabad Police Commissioner CV Anand and Hyderabad Narcotics Enforcement Wing won first place in the ‘Excellence in Anti-Narcotics Award’ at the World Police Summit 2025, beating global competition for impactful anti-narcotics efforts and community engagement
