Thiruvananthapuram, June 5 -- As part of Operation Thunder, the Kerala Police is setting up an extensive digital surveillance system, including mobile applications and WhatsApp chatbots, to enable the public to anonymously share information on drug trafficking and distribution.
Five states and two union Territories will come under the operational ambit of the operation. Assistance from central agencies such as the Enforcement Directorate (ED), Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), and the Customs Department will also be sought.
In addition, to prevent inter-state drug smuggling, inspections will be conducted at laboratories in other states that manufacture synthetic drugs. Those involved in the production, storage and distribution of...