Ramanathapuram police bust drug ring, seize 22 grams of Methamphetamine
Ramanathapuram police arrested four individuals and seized 22 grams of methamphetamine following a series of linked investigations. The operation involved tracking the supply chain from local street-level dealers to a primary supplier who remains at large.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing efforts by local law enforcement to dismantle regional drug distribution networks and combat the rising prevalence of synthetic narcotics.
Ramanathapuram police seized 22 grams of methamphetamine drug and arrested four youths.
On July 18, based on information regarding the possession and sale of methamphetamine, a police team led by Sub-inspector Thirumurugan of Kenikarai Police Station, secured Vetrivelan at Vandikara Street, Ramanathapuram, and enquired him.
During the enquiry, Vetrivelan admitted that he used to purchase methamphetamine from Seeni Sahul Hameed of Keelakarai.
Acting on the instructions of the police, Vetrivelan contacted Seeni Sahul Hameed and asked him to bring the contraband to the location.
When Seeni Sahul Hameed arrived along with his associate Chiranjeevi Velavan of Erwadi, both were apprehended by the police.
Further enquiry revealed that they had procured the methamphetamine from Madhan Raj of Vasantham Nagar.
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