Udupi Police Destroy Rs 36.29 Lakh Worth of Drugs, Intensify Anti-Drug Operations

In a decisive anti‑drug operation, Udupi Police thwarted a drug trafficking network by seizing and destroying drugs valued at Rs. 36.29 lakh during a sweep of suspected dens.

The crackdown, carried out by officers from the district judiciary’s anti‑drug frontline team, targeted methamphetamine and heroin caches allegedly linked to a regional criminal syndicate. Intelligence reports indicated a spike in drug purchases and movement of suspicious packages throughout the last month, prompting a coordinated response from local police and investigative agencies.

Police officials confirmed the destruction of the seized contraband and announced that further investigations would probe the supply chain and distribution points. “This operation demonstrates our unwavering commitment to safeguarding the community from narcotics menace,” said the district police officer in charge. The incident is part of a broader anti‑drug drive that has pushed authorities to intensify surveillance and enforcement across Karnataka’s high‑risk areas. Source: Google News – Udupi.