Excise forms SIT to probe cases related to seizure of suspected MDMA
The Kerala Excise department has formed a special investigation team to probe the seizure of 281 grams of MDMA. The team is currently analyzing phone records and financial transactions of four individuals who have been in custody since August.
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This highlights ongoing efforts by regional law enforcement to combat drug trafficking and dismantle local narcotics distribution networks.
A special investigation team (SIT) has been constituted by the Excise department to probe cases related to the seizure of 281 grams of suspected MDMA from here a week ago.
Ernakulam Assistant Excise Commissioner (Enforcement) Joby A.T. will head the 10-member team.
Excise sources said the investigators would seek the custody of the four youths arrested in the two related cases next week. Investigators are verifying phone call details and money transactions by the accused, an official said.
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