Thoothukudi enforcement officials reported the seizure of 22 kg of ganja and the arrest of a young man in connection with the case. The seizure was part of enforcement action against illegal narcotics activity in the district.
Thoothukudi District Police launched a dedicated helpline to help the public report information related to drug trafficking and consumption. Police said the initiative aims to strengthen public participation in tackling narcotics-related offences, with informants’ details kept confidential.
A burglar from Thoothukudi who was allegedly involved in around 60 thefts across Tamil Nadu and Kerala was arrested by Kanyakumari Police following coordinated efforts between the two state police departments.
Thoothukudi Police arrested three men after a video showing the detonation of a country-made bomb in a public area was shared on social media. Police said the arrests were made over concerns about public safety and the misuse of explosive materials.
A 32-year-old police constable attached to Thattarmadam Police Station was arrested in connection with the alleged murder of a woman at Mudivaithanenthal. Police have taken the accused into custody and the investigation is continuing.
