LUCKNOW, Jan. 8 -- In one of the largest anti-narcotics operations in the state capital, Lucknow Police have identified over 1,045 suspected drug peddlers and users after raiding 134 locations across all five zones of the city over two consecutive days, officials said on Wednesday.

The massive crackdown, carried out under the #SayNoToDrugs campaign, comes less than a week after HT highlighted the growing narcotics trade in Lucknow, including the use of digital platforms alongside traditional street-level hotspots.

"Police arrested nine accused and seized 9.638 kg of ganja during the two-day operation, registering seven cases under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act," said joint commissioner of police (law and order) Bablu Kumar.

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