One more arrested in Nagapattinam methamphetamine trafficking case
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence has arrested another individual in connection with a major methamphetamine trafficking case in Nagapattinam. The investigation has also led to the transfer of local police officers suspected of bribery.
Why it matters
The case exposes potential links between political functionaries, law enforcement, and international drug trafficking networks.
One more arrested in Nagapattinam methamphetamine trafficking case NAGAPATTINAM The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has arrested one more person in connection with the methamphetamine trafficking case in Nagapattinam district. A Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) functionary was earlier arrested on October 16. T. Rajkumar, 38, of Prathabaramapuram appeared before DRI officials at their Tiruchi office on Friday, October 23, following a summons issued to him for inquiry under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. He was questioned throughout the day before being arrested. Rajkumar would be produced before the Nagapattinam Judicial Magistrate Court, sources said. On October 19, a team of five DRI officials from Tiruchi visited Rajkumar’s residence. As he was not at home, they questioned his wife Nithya and conducted a search of the premises.
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