Tamil NaduTuesday, 7 July 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Tamil Nadu anti-drug drive: 621 arrests, 617 cases and 6,653 kg tobacco seized in 3 days
Tamil Nadu police conducted a 3-day state-wide anti-drug and tobacco crackdown from July 3 to 5, 2026, leading to 621 arrests and large seizures.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In July 2026, Tamil Nadu Police carried out a state-wide special drive from July 3 to 5, 2026, and arrested 621 people in action against narcotic drugs and banned tobacco products.
Key specifics
- 617 cases were registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances-related enforcement action and tobacco prohibition laws.
- Police seized 296 kg of ganja, 1.3 kg of other narcotic substances, and 802 drug tablets during the 3-day operation.
- Another 650 cases were booked for transport and sale of banned tobacco products across Tamil Nadu.
- A total of 6,653 kg of banned tobacco products were seized in the same drive.
- DGP Mahesh Kumar Agarwal said complaints can be sent through the Drug Free TN app, the toll-free number 10581, or WhatsApp 94984 10581.
Exam lens
TNPSC current affairs question type: state policing and social justice, key facts: July 3-5, 2026 drive, 621 arrests, 617 cases, 650 tobacco cases, 10581 helpline. One-liner: Tamil Nadu’s anti-drug enforcement combines police action, digital reporting and public participation.