THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: 285 people were arrested in a single day through Operation D Hunt conducted by the police to prevent the availability of drugs. 281 cases were registered. 1820 people were examined. MDMA worth lakhs, kilos of ganja, hashish oil, brown sugar etc. were seized.

The investigation was followed for a month by monitoring those suspected of selling drugs and those related to those who have been jailed in drug cases. Following the instructions of DGP Dr Sheikh Darvesh Sahib, the newly formed Range Level NDPS Coordination Cell under the leadership of ADGP MR Ajith Kumar and district police chiefs conducted the inspection.