In its annual sweep to ensure law and order is maintained in the city during New Year celebrations, the Mumbai Police, since Friday night, have arrested hundreds of accused and taken preventive action against scores of others. Coastal security, too, has been stepped up, while the Traffic Police are cracking down on drunk drivers and errant motorists.

“The special drive, named Operation All Out was conducted from 11 pm on Friday to 2 am on Saturday across the city. Police officers across ranks were pressed into service for the coordinated operation,” said Joint Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Satyanarayan Chaudhari.