Archive · 11 Oct 2026
EAGLE, Police Conduct Drug Checks Across Vijayawada Neighborhoods
Police and the Andhra Pradesh EAGLE team checked several areas in Vijayawada for drugs.
They visited Vambay Colony, Excel Plant and Ajit Singh Nagar.
The checks were part of a drive called Operation Trishoolam.
Officers used special kits to screen about 21 people.
No one tested positive, and officials said they found no drugs or other prohibited items.
The officers said they would keep checking other places.
They asked young people to stay away from drugs.
Residents can report suspected drug activity by calling 1972.
The Andhra Pradesh EAGLE team and local police carried out joint inspections under Operation Trishoolam.
Checks took place in Vambay Colony, Excel Plant and Ajit Singh Nagar in Vijayawada.
Officials screened around 21 people with drug detection kits; none tested positive.
Police said they found no prohibited articles or narcotics-related substances.
Officials said inspections would continue and urged residents to report drug-related activity through the EAGLE toll-free number 1972.
- Who
- The Andhra Pradesh EAGLE team and local police, including inspectors Nagarjuna and Chandrasekhar.
- What
- Joint anti-drug inspections and screenings under Operation Trishoolam.
- Where
- Vambay Colony, Excel Plant and Ajit Singh Nagar in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- To check drug abuse and detect narcotics-related activities.
- Operation
- Operation Trishoolam
- Locations
- Vambay Colony, Excel Plant and Ajit Singh Nagar
- People screened
- Around 21
- Screening outcome
- No one tested positive
- Items found
- No prohibited articles or narcotics-related substances
- Reporting number
- EAGLE toll-free number 1972
- Campaign
- Break the Silence