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Social media influencer among four arrested in Kerala drug bust
Police in Malappuram district have arrested four individuals, including a woman social media influencer, in connection with the alleged distribution of MDMA to students and young people across multiple locations in Kerala.
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The arrests were made following an investigation into drug trafficking activities in the Malappuram district. According to police officials, the accused were allegedly operating a network to supply MDMA, a synthetic stimulant, to students and young adults in Vengara, Mankada, and surrounding areas of Malappuram.
The inclusion of a social media influencer among those arrested has drawn attention to the concerning nexus between online personalities and illegal drug distribution networks. Authorities indicated that the group had been systematically targeting young people through various channels.
Police have registered cases against all four accused under relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to identify other potential members of the distribution network and their customers.
The arrest underscores growing concerns among law enforcement agencies across Kerala regarding the trafficking of synthetic drugs in educational institutions and among youth populations. Authorities have intensified surveillance and crackdowns on drug-related activities in the state.