Visakhapatnam: The Visakhapatnam Police conducted a cordon and search operation at Kobbari Thota in one town here on Sunday.

Nearly 500 police personnel along with senior officials of various departments took part in the operation led by DCP-I S. Ranga Reddy.

About 38 two-wheelers were seized due to lack of documents. Close to 23 persons, including three from Chennai were connected with criminals. They were detained by the police.