Seven people, including an MBBS doctor and a BDS student, were arrested in a major anti-narcotics operation conducted in the early hours of New Year’s Day on Thursday in Thiruvananthapuram district, police said.
DANSAF Teams Act on Tip-Off
According to a PTI report, the arrests were made by teams of the Attingal and Nedumangad Rural District Anti-Narcotic Special Action Force (DANSAF) following a specific tip-off received by the Thiruvananthapuram Rural Superintendent of Police.
Rented House in Kaniyapuram Targeted
Police carried out the raid at a rented house in Thoppil area of Kaniyapuram during the early hours. All seven suspects were taken into custody from the premises without any resistance, officials said.
Women and IT Professional Among Accused
Those arrested include two women, an IT professional, an MBBS doctor, and a BDS student. Police said the diverse background of the accused indicates the widening reach of synthetic drug networks.
MDMA Smuggling from Bengaluru Alleged
According to the Kadinamkulam Station House Officer, the group was allegedly involved in smuggling MDMA and other synthetic drugs from Bengaluru and supplying them mainly to medical professionals and students in Kerala.
Gang Led by Habitual Offenders
Investigators said the racket was reportedly led by three habitual offenders. The operation was intensified after an earlier incident in which the suspects managed to escape during a high-speed chase by ramming their vehicle into a police jeep.
Drugs, Vehicles and Phones Seized
During the raid, police seized four grams of MDMA, 100 grams of ganja and one gram of high-quality hybrid ganja, valued at around Rs 3,000 per gram. Two cars, two motorcycles and 10 mobile phones were also confiscated.
Further Investigation Underway
The operation was led by the Narcotics Deputy Superintendent of Police along with senior officers. The accused have been handed over to the Kadinamkulam Police for further investigation and legal proceedings, police said.
