Police conduct raids at 14 hookah bars; book 13 for violations
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CHENNAI The Greater Chennai Police (GCP), in coordination with the Health Department, on Thursday conducted surprise inspections at 14 hookah bars operating in the city, to curb the use of banned tobacco products and narcotic substances. The joint inspection teams carried out raids at hookah bars in Teynampet, Vepery, Nungambakkam, Egmore, Anna Salai, Mylapore, and Royapettah. During the inspections, officers checked whether the establishments operated with valid licences, complied with government regulations, and allowed the use of banned narcotic substances.
Based on suspicions of violations, the police registered cases against those operating 13 of the 14 hookah bars inspected. Materials used for smoking hookah were seized from the establishments. The seized items will be sent to the forensic science laboratory for examination, the police said.
GCP Commissioner A. Amalraj has advised the public, particularly youngsters, to refrain from using banned tobacco products and narcotic substances that can adversely affect their health.
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