Drug peddler held in Bengaluru; MDMA, ganja seized
Police in Bengaluru arrested a man from Kerala for allegedly selling MDMA and ganja. The suspect was apprehended near Kacharakanahalli Lake following a tip-off and is now facing charges under the NDPS Act.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing efforts by Indian law enforcement to curb the distribution of synthetic and plant-based narcotics in urban centers.
The K.J. Halli police have arrested a person from Kannur in Kerala for allegedly selling banned narcotic substances and recovered 12 grams of MDMA and 200 grams of ganja, collectively valued at around ₹1.30 lakh.
The police identified the accused as Raheem, a native of Kannur district. Acting on a tip-off, police intercepted him near Ramadeva Garden beside Kacharakanahalli Lake on September 27 while he was allegedly selling drugs.
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