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Kerala man arrested with ₹2.5 crore worth of MDMA in drug bust
A man has been arrested in Chirayinkeezhu, Kerala, following the seizure of MDMA valued at approximately ₹2.5 crore. The arrest was made after an extended surveillance operation by local narcotics authorities.
LSN India ·
Police in Kerala have arrested a man in connection with the seizure of a significant quantity of MDMA in Chirayinkeezhu. The drugs, valued at an estimated ₹2.5 crore, were recovered during the operation.
The Rural District Anti-Narcotic Special Action Force (DANSAF) conducted the arrest following a period of sustained surveillance on the accused. The operation underscores ongoing efforts by state authorities to combat drug trafficking in the region.
The seizure marks one of the larger narcotics hauls in recent operations by Kerala's anti-drug enforcement teams. Preliminary investigations are continuing as authorities examine the distribution networks involved.
The arrested individual has been taken into custody for further questioning. Police have not disclosed additional details regarding the source of the contraband or other parties potentially involved in the suspected trafficking operation.