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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, with the reopening of schools and colleges approaching. 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.
The fresh action plan comes in the wake of the recent seizure of nearly 6 kg of suspected MDMA in two separate cases, with the contraband allegedly brought to the district with students as the primary target.
To create a safer environment for students, the police have decided to request the active support of school authorities, college managements, local communities, and voluntary organisations, with proposals to revive school- and college-level vigilance committees.
The police will communicate the details of the proposed action plan to officers and other stakeholders ahead of the new academic year, and a directive from the State Police Chief is expected shortly to strengthen coordinated action against drug abuse. The court or relevant authorities are yet to announce the next steps or official responses, but the police are expected to continue their enforcement drives and surveillance efforts in the coming days.