Special enforcement drive in Kollam
The Hindu
To check inflow of illicit liquor and drugs during Christmas-New Year season
Anticipating high chances for bootlegging and drug peddling during the Christmas-New Year season, the Kollam Excise division has launched a special enforcement drive to prevent any possible inflow of illicit liquor and drugs into the district.
Special attention will be given to offences coming under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS) since the use of narcotics, including cannabis, as an alternative to alcohol is more common among the youth and students. Surveillance measures will be stepped up and joint inspections will be conducted till January 4, say officials.
The department has opened a 24-hour control room at the excise division office to coordinate the enforcement activities. The control room will function under an excise inspector. There will be four striking force units functioning 24x7 covering various excise circles. The first unit will be functioning from Kollam excise range office and the second unit focussing on Karunagapally and Kunnathur taluks. The third unit will be in charge of Kottarakara taluk and the fourth Punalur and Pathanapuram.
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