Sea patrolling intensified in Kollam
The Hindu
In order to check inflow of drugs, spirit during Onam season
The Excise Department has intensified sea patrolling in the district as part of the Onam special enforcement drive. The offshore patrolling, led by Assistant Excise Commissioner V. Robert, on Monday covered an area up to 14 nautical miles (nearly 30 km) from the coast.More Related News
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