Film crew member held with suspected MDMA in Kochi
Kochi police arrested a film production controller found in possession of MDMA during an anti-narcotic operation. The arrest is linked to a broader investigation into drug peddling networks involving other local figures.
Why it matters
The incident underscores ongoing efforts by law enforcement to dismantle synthetic drug supply chains within the regional entertainment and nightlife sectors.
A 34-year-old film production controller was arrested with 5.04 g of suspected MDMA from here, the Kochi City police said on Saturday (July 11, 2026).
Vishal Soman, a native of Thalayolaparambu in Kottayam, was nabbed by the District Anti-Narcotics Special Action Force (DANSAF) from a hotel at Elamkulam, Kadavanthra, during a raid conducted as part of Operation Toofan, an anti-narcotic drive, the police said.
The police suspect Mr. Soman had close contacts with Kevin B. Mathew and Muhammed Sadique, two youths arrested earlier from the city for alleged drug peddling.
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