Five held for alleged attack on anti-narcotics squad
Police in Perambra arrested five individuals, including three women, following an altercation with an anti-narcotics squad during a vehicle inspection. Authorities seized MDMA from the group's vehicle and are investigating their potential involvement in broader drug trafficking networks.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing efforts by local law enforcement to combat the rising menace of drug peddling and substance abuse in the region.
The Perambra police on Friday (July 3, 2026) arrested five persons, including three women, after they allegedly attacked members of the District Anti-Narcotics Special Action Force (DANSAF) and turned aggressive towards residents during a flash vehicle inspection at Pandikkode near Perambra, which led to the seizure of suspected MDMA.
The report relies on police statements and provides a factual account of the arrest and the charges involved.
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