Panipuri seller held with 650 grams of opium in Vijayawada
Police in Vijayawada arrested a street vendor for allegedly selling 650 grams of opium. The suspect, identified as Mukesh, was apprehended following a tip-off and is now facing charges under the NDPS Act.
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This report documents local law enforcement efforts to curb the illegal drug trade, reflecting broader regional challenges with narcotics control.
The Patamata police arrested a panipuri seller, Mukesh of Rajasthan, and seized 650 grams of opium from his possession on Thursday (July 9, 2026).
The article is a straightforward crime report based on police statements, devoid of editorializing.
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