In a particular drive forward of New Yr celebrations, the Bengaluru Police carried out shock raids at residences, bars, lodges, lodges, and eating places on November 29 and 30 and arrested three drug peddlers with 1.1 kg of ganja and rescued six international nationals who had been being pressured into prostitution.
The police, throughout their searches, additionally detained 29 international nationals who had been overstaying within the nation. They had been offered earlier than the Foreigners Regional Registration Workplace (FRRO) for deportation proceedings, Metropolis Police Commissioner B Dayananda mentioned on Tuesday.
Dayananda said the initiative was a preventive step to deal with drug-related and felony actions and that the drive will proceed, particularly with New Yr festivities approaching.
He mentioned that the police inspected 380 residences of drug peddlers, 1,633 bars and eating places, 1,020 lodges and lodges, and 1,113 homes of recognized offenders.
He urged the general public to dial 112 to report unlawful actions.
Dayananda additionally mentioned that anti-drug consciousness periods had been carried out at 460 academic establishments and 302 hostels, together with authorities and personal, to coach college students concerning the risks of drug abuse and cybercrimes.
The police have additionally detained 12 ladies avenue beggars and rescued 16 kids, he added.
