Thiruvananthapuram: In a significant anti-narcotics operation conducted during the busy election result declaration period, the Chadayamangalam excise team in Kollam district apprehended a suspected drug supplier who allegedly attempted to exploit the situation, assuming enforcement agencies would be preoccupied.
Arrest and Seizure
The accused, identified as Tanseer H (43), a resident of Varkala, was arrested on Monday by a team led by excise range inspector Nandu Tejas G B. Officials described him as a key wholesale distributor of synthetic drugs in areas such as Nilamel and Kaithodu. Approximately 20 grams of MDMA, valued at around Rs 1 lakh in the illegal market, was seized from his possession.
Legal Implications
Excise officials noted that even possession of small quantities of the drug is considered a serious, non-bailable offence under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. The quantity recovered in this case falls under the commercial category, attracting stringent penalties. The arrest was recorded near Kannankode Junction in Nilamel village.
Investigation Details
Preliminary investigations revealed that the accused regularly sourced MDMA in bulk from Bengaluru and transported it to Kerala using night service buses for local distribution. A case has been registered, and further investigation is under way.
