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Drug trafficker arrested at Katpadi railway station in Vellore
Police have apprehended a suspected drug peddler near Katpadi railway station in Tamil Nadu's Vellore district. The accused has been formally charged and remanded in custody pending further investigation.
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Authorities in Vellore district have arrested a man on suspicion of peddling narcotic substances near Katpadi railway station. The arrest comes as part of ongoing operations against drug trafficking in the region.
Following the apprehension, police registered a formal case against the accused. Investigators have initiated procedures to determine the extent of the trafficking operation and whether additional suspects are involved in the distribution network.
The accused has been lodged at Central Prison in Vellore, where he remains in custody as the investigation progresses. Police have not yet disclosed further details regarding the quantity of drugs recovered or the specific charges leveled against the suspect.
The arrest reflects continued law enforcement efforts to combat the circulation of illegal substances at transportation hubs across South India. Katpadi railway station, a key transit point in the region, has been subject to heightened vigilance by authorities targeting drug-related offences.