TN, AP resolve to fight drug networks

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Tamil Nadu ANTF and AP EAGLE held a high-level meeting in Mangalagiri to bolster joint surveillance, intelligence sharing, and drug network dismantling.

AP EAGLE chief Ake Ravi Krishna and Tamil Nadu IGP, Crime Branch and ANTF A Saravana Sundar addressing a meeting held at EAGLE office in Mangalagiri on Thursday
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AP EAGLE chief Ake Ravi Krishna and Tamil Nadu IGP, Crime Branch and ANTF A Saravana Sundar addressing a meeting held at EAGLE office in Mangalagiri on Thursday 

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Guntur: Tamil Nadu and AP police have decided to improve coordination and intelligence sharing to check interstate drug trafficking and dismantle drug networks. The decision was taken at a high-level coordination meeting held between the Tamil Nadu Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) and AP EAGLE held in Mangalagiri on Thursday.

Tamil Nadu IGP, crime branch and ANTF A Saravana Sundar and AP EAGLE chief Ake Ravi Krishna discussed drug trafficking routes, interstate hotspots, border surveillance, monitoring of railway and road networks. They also discussed the use of advanced technology, joint operations and coordination with the Narcotics Control Bureau.

Addressing the meeting, Saravana Sundar appreciated the AP Eagle’s efforts and functioning. He appreciated the use of advanced technology, intelligence-led enforcement and social media campaigns to raise awareness about drug abuse. He added that Tamil Nadu ANTF would examine suitable practices adopted by EAGLE for possible implementation.

Both states resolved to enhance cooperation in technology, enforcement, prevention and public awareness towards achieving the goal of a drug-free South India.

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