Kannur, Aug. 5 -- Keralam's Thalassery police has arrested two men for allegedly creating fake documents to open bank accounts used for drug trafficking and other fraudulent activities, officials said. The arrests were made by a team led by Thalassery Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Dr M Nandagopan.

The accused have been identified as Abdul Rahman, 39, of Mogral in Kasaragod, and KM Rishad, 41, of Palluruthy in Ernakulam. The two were arrested in Bengaluru during an investigation conducted as part of Operation Toofan.

Police seized more than 100 Aadhaar and PAN cards, several fake certificates, mobile phones and seals from the accused.

The investigation gained momentum following the arrest of Mujithab, alias Thabu, 28, of Chir...