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Three arrested as Kochi police seize over 300g of suspected MDMA
Narcotics enforcement officials in Kochi have arrested three individuals and recovered more than 300 grams of suspected MDMA in two separate operations, marking another significant drug interdiction in Kerala's major port city.
LSN India ·
Law enforcement authorities in Kochi have intensified their crackdown on illicit drug trafficking, culminating in the seizure of over 300 grams of suspected MDMA across two separate cases. Three individuals have been taken into custody in connection with the operations, according to police records.
The recoveries reflect ongoing efforts by narcotics units to curb the distribution of synthetic drugs in the coastal city, a known transit point for contraband trafficking in the region. MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy, remains a controlled substance under India's Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.
Details regarding the specific locations, dates, and circumstances of the seizures remain under investigation. The arrested individuals are expected to face charges under relevant drug control statutes. Authorities have indicated that further investigations are underway to identify potential links to larger supply networks.
The seizure adds to Kerala's growing drug enforcement operations in recent months, as state and central agencies continue coordinated efforts to dismantle trafficking networks operating across the state's ports and urban centers.