Police bust drug racket combating off a spirited canine problem

The police workforce that raided a home at Kumaranalloor right here on Sunday midnight following a tip-off on a drug racket was in for a impolite shock. The ‘gangster’ group there sported lolling tongues, vampire fangs, sharpened claws, and pounced on something khaki with a lot relish.

The police stated there have been 13 violent dogs — the star being an American pit bull — on the premises. These dogs, they stated, have been specifically skilled to assault khaki-clad police personnel, in order to stop raids. When the workforce led by the anti-narcotics cell and the Gandhinagar police raided the home, the gang chief, recognized as Robin George, fled after letting unfastened the dogs.

None injured

The police, nevertheless, proceeded with the raid and seized 17.3 kg of ganja from the home. “Our team had a tough time tackling these violent dogs. Fortunately, none of the officers were injured. A search is on to trace the accused,” stated Okay. Karthik, District Police Chief, Kottayam.

Preliminary investigations instructed that the accused had been working a drug racket within the guise of a canine coaching centre and day-care unit. He used to cost ₹1,000 a day for caring for a canine.

Question on khaki

According to Mr. Karthik, the accused had acquired skilled coaching in canine dealing with for a quick interval from a retired Border Security Force officer. “The trainer, however, expelled him after he started posing queries on how to make dogs attack people in khaki uniforms,” he stated.

The accused, nevertheless, went on to launch his personal canine coaching centre, Delta K9, by renting a home at Kumaranalloor. The centre, in line with the police, was frequented by unidentified individuals even throughout late nights.

A particular workforce led by a Deputy Superintendent of Police has been constituted for the follow-up investigation. Searches are additionally on to establish the house owners of those dogs and people related to the accused.