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A. Raja Questions Government Over Massive Meth Seizure and Inaction of Anti-Drug Forces
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News18•17-10-2026, 18:20
A. Raja Questions Government Over Massive Meth Seizure and Inaction of Anti-Drug Forces
- •DMK MP A. Raja questioned the effectiveness of the 65 anti-drug forces after 135 kg of methamphetamine, valued between Rs. 800 to 1,000 crore, was seized at a TVK functionary's residence.
- •He highlighted that the massive drug haul, allegedly bound for Sri Lanka, was intercepted by central agencies rather than state forces.
- •Raja criticized the ruling party for failing to address the serious security threat and questioned if their anti-drug campaigns were merely for social media reels.
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DMK MP A. Raja questioned the effectiveness of the 65 anti-drug forces and the Chief Minister's silence following the seizure of 135 kg of methamphetamine, valued between Rs. 800 crore and Rs. 1,000 crore, at the residence of a TVK functionary.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) from Delhi seized the large quantity of methamphetamine, which was reportedly being smuggled from Tamil Nadu to Sri Lanka.
A. Raja highlighted prior seizures, including 140 kg of gutka linked to Arunkan in Erode, 120 kg of ganja tied to Vedaranyam North Union Secretary Arunpandian, and 12.5 kg of drugs connected to a functionary named Bhoopathi Raja.
