Gym trainer arrested with suspected MDMA in Kerala's Kochi
Kochi police arrested a 25-year-old gym trainer for possession of MDMA as part of an ongoing anti-narcotics operation. Authorities are currently investigating his financial records due to suspicious transactions found in his bank account.
Why it matters
This reflects the ongoing efforts by local law enforcement to curb drug trafficking and associated financial crimes.
A 25-year-old youth has been arrested by the Kochi city police with 387.26 gram of suspected MDMA as part of the ongoing State-wide anti-narcotics drive Operation Toofan in Kerala.
Muhammed Sadique, a gym trainer from Edathala in Aluva, was nabbed from an apartment at Vazhakkala by the District Anti-Narcotics Special Action Force on Thursday night, the police said on Friday.
The police also seized ₹66,000 and a bike, allegedly used by the accused for drug peddling. The number plate of the vehicle was allegedly removed, according to the police.
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