Hyderabad, Dec. 29 -- Ahead of New Year's Eve, the Hyderabad Narcotics Enforcement Wing has formed clusters to curb the drug menace in Hyderabad.

These clusters are formed as per the direction of the Commissioner of Police VC Sajjanar. The clusters are divided into 10 teams in coordination with the Law and Order Police, City Armed Reserve personnel from CAR Headquarters, and Narcotic Dog Squad conducted surprise special checks at pubs, clubs, bars, and restaurants across the city in view of the forthcoming New Year celebrations, with the objective of preventing drug abuse and maintaining public order in Hyderabad.

As part of enforcement plans,15 decoy teams conducted surprise inspection at various pubs on December 27 and 28. On December...