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This is a news report published in *The Hindu* newspaper on September 13, 2025, detailing a large-scale police operation in the Ernakulam Range of Kerala, India.

**News Article:**

**Massive Police Operation Nets Hundreds in Kerala Drug Crackdown, Traffic Violations**

**KOCHI, India – September 13, 2025** – A large-scale police operation conducted across the Ernakulam Range in Kerala resulted in the arrest and booking of hundreds of individuals for a range of offenses, including drug-related crimes, illegal sale of alcohol, tobacco product violations, traffic infractions, and outstanding warrants.

According to a police release, over 150 cases were registered related to the sale and consumption of suspected narcotic substances, including suspected ganja and synthetic drugs. In addition, 182 individuals faced punitive action for alleged offences involving the sale and consumption of banned tobacco products.

Police booked 153 people for illegally selling alcohol and consuming alcohol in public places.

The operation, which spanned the districts of Ernakulam (Rural), Alappuzha, Kottayam, and Idukki, also targeted traffic violations. Authorities registered 3,112 cases of traffic rule violations, including a staggering 562 incidents of drunk driving.

Furthermore, the drive resulted in the arrest of 550 individuals against whom warrants had been issued by various courts. Police also apprehended 48 people who had been absconding for extended periods.

“The combing was conducted to sustain law and order in the range and ensure safety of the public,” the police statement read, noting that over 500 police personnel participated in the extensive operation.

The Hindu

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