Pramesh S Jain
The Narcotics Wing of the Central Crime Branch (CCB), along with multiple city police stations,has arrested 15 persons including three foreign nationals in a major crackdown on drug trafficking across the city.
The arrests were made in coordinated operations within the limits of Amruthahalli,Hebbagodi,J B Nagar, Sheshadripuram,Mahalakshmi Layout and Govindapura police station limits.
Based on credible information received on various dates, police registered cases under the NDPS Act and conducted raids at identified locations.
During the operations,15 accused comprising three Foreign Nationals and 12 persons from other states were taken into custody.
Police seized a total of:9 kg 460 gms of hydro ganja,34 kg of ganja,5 kg 677 grams of MDMA,131 grams of cocaine,29 LSD pills,27 grams of LSD strips,462 ml of hashish oil,One car and one two-wheeler,Four mobile phones and Rs.24,500 in cash.
The total estimated value of the seized contraband is Rs.10.59 crore,while its market value is pegged at around Rs.21.5 crore.
During interrogation,the accused allegedly confessed that they procured the narcotic substances from Foreign and out-of-state suppliers and sold them to the public, including college students and IT/BT employees,for high profits.
Police said efforts are underway to trace and apprehend other suppliers involved in the network. Further investigation is in progress said Bengaluru City Police Commissioner,Seemant Kumar Singh.
