In a significant crackdown on narcotics trade, the Mangaluru City Police have successfully apprehended two individuals for the possession and attempted sale of a substantial quantity of banned substances, including the party drug MDMA and ganja. The operation, which unfolded on a Thursday, led to the seizure of contraband valued at several lakhs of rupees from the accused.
Tip-Off Leads to Swift Police Action
The entire operation was set into motion based on a specific and credible piece of intelligence received by the law enforcement authorities. Acting promptly on this tip, a dedicated police team from the Mangaluru Commissionerate laid a strategic trap. Their vigilance paid off when they intercepted the suspects, who were allegedly in the process of finalizing a drug deal. The police had received information about the duo's activities, which allowed them to plan and execute the arrest with precision.
Details of the Seizure and the Accused
The individuals taken into custody have been identified as Sharfuddin Shoaib (aged 23) and Mohammed Naushad (aged 26). Both are residents of Mangaluru. During the search operation, the police confiscated a total of 18 grams of MDMA (Methylenedioxymethamphetamine) and 150 grams of ganja (cannabis) from their possession.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the accused were actively involved in the distribution network of these psychotropic substances within the city. The estimated street value of the seized drugs runs into lakhs of rupees, highlighting the scale of the illicit operation that has been disrupted. The arrest prevented these dangerous drugs from potentially reaching the youth and other vulnerable sections of society.
Legal Proceedings and Ongoing Investigation
Following the arrest, the Mangaluru Police have registered a formal case against Shoaib and Naushad under the stringent Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. The accused were subsequently produced before a local court, which has granted police custody to facilitate further interrogation.
The police are now intensifying their probe to unravel the entire supply chain. Investigators are focusing on tracing the source of the narcotics and identifying other individuals who might be part of this trafficking ring. The goal is to dismantle the network completely to prevent such activities in the future.
This successful bust is part of the Mangaluru City Police's continued and vigorous efforts to combat the menace of drug abuse and trafficking in the region. Authorities have urged citizens to come forward with any reliable information regarding drug-related activities, assuring confidentiality and prompt action.
