Coimbatore Seizes 19.5 kg Ganja in Anti-Drug Drive Near Schools, Colleges

In a coordinated operation on Saturday, 52 joint teams comprising officials from the Police, Food Safety departments, and local bodies conducted a special enforcement drive in areas surrounding schools and colleges across Coimbatore district. The operation resulted in the seizure of 19.5 kg of ganja, 8.05 kg of tobacco products, and 11 vehicles. Authorities also registered seven cases and sealed seven petty shops.

The drive was carried out on the directions of the Coimbatore District Collector as part of ongoing efforts to prevent drug abuse among students and youth and to curb the sale and use of narcotic substances. The teams inspected petty shops located near educational institutions, rented accommodations occupied by college students, and other suspected locations across the district.

According to the district administration, three cases registered under the Karumathampatti subdivision led to the seizure of 11.5 kg of ganja, while three cases under the Perur subdivision resulted in the seizure of 3 kg. The Prohibition Enforcement Wing (PEW-Periyanaickenpalayam) registered a case in which 5 kg of ganja was seized. Additionally, 8.05 kg of tobacco products were confiscated during the drive.

Officials stated that the district administration, police, and other departments would continue coordinated enforcement and surveillance to combat narcotic drug offences. They appealed to the public, educational institutions, parents, and students to cooperate with anti-drug initiatives and to report any information regarding the sale or use of narcotic substances to the police or the district administration.