Sivaganga police seize 3 kg of methamphetamine intended for smuggling to Malaysia; four held
Sivaganga police seized 3 kg of methamphetamine worth ₹15 crore and arrested four individuals involved in a smuggling operation. The suspects had planned to transport the narcotics to Malaysia.
Why it matters
The seizure highlights the ongoing challenge of international drug trafficking networks operating within regional Indian districts.
In a major catch, the Sivaganga district police seized three kilograms of methamphetamine, which worth ₹15 crore in black market, and arrested four persons in connection to this on Sunday.
Speaking to media persons, Sivaganga Superintendent of Police Shiva Prasad said that following a tip-off, a special team of police tracked the suspects for the last three days and zeroed in on them. The recovered goods were tested by experts and it has been confirmed as methamphetamine by the laboratory authorities.
The names of the arrested persons were given as Rasool Dheen, 35, son of Liyaqath Ali, Tipu Sultan Nagar, Pudur, Illayankudi (currently in Triplicane, Chennai), Abu alias Sagubar Sadiq, 26, son of Kadar Mukthar Ellis Road Triplicane, Chennai, Mohamed Hafeez, 28, son of Kadar Mohideen and Mohamed Rafeeq alias Babu, 30, son of Shamimullah of Tiruchi.
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