2 kg of suspected MDMA seized in Mattancherry in Keralam originated from Delhi: police
Police in Kochi, Kerala, have seized nearly 2 kg of suspected MDMA that was allegedly trafficked from Delhi. The suspect, a history-sheeter, is now facing potential preventive detention under the KAAPA act.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing challenges of inter-state drug trafficking and the intensification of local anti-narcotic operations in India.
The nearly 2 kg of suspected MDMA seized by the police from an alleged trafficker at Mattancherry in Kochi, Keralam, on Friday originated from Delhi, according to the investigators.
Sources with the anti-narcotic wing of the Kochi City police said Mattancherry native Noufal, 32, allegedly used to source the synthetic drug from Delhi. “As per our preliminary probe, the drug consignment was brought to Kochi by train. Further investigation is on into trace others involved in the crime,” a senior officer said.
The police, sources said, have collected travel details of Mr. Noufal from the past four months during which he had allegedly visited the capital region at least three times. He is a history-sheeter with drug cases pending against him in different police stations, according to the police.
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