Pramesh S Jain
Crackdown on Narcotics trafficking,the Bengaluru City Police have seized drugs worth over Rs.12 crore in multiple operations across the city,arresting several accused and initiating action under the NDPS Act.
Rs.11.5 Crore Drugs Seized in Bagalur:
In the first case,the Narcotics Control Wing of the Central Crime Branch (CCB) arrested two interstate drug peddlers—Ashwin and Mubeena,originally from Kerala— and recovered narcotic substances worth Rs.11.50 crore from their rented accommodation in Bagalur.
The seized contraband included 8,335 LSD strips,5 kg of hydro ganja,and 534 grams of charas.
Senior officer told reporters that the duo had been residing in Bengaluru for the past year and were allegedly part of an organised drug distribution network.
They were reportedly receiving narcotic substances from a Kerala-based individual currently residing in Thailand and distributing them to customers in the city as per his instructions.
“A case has been registered against them under the NDPS Act at Bagalur Police Station.Further investigation is under way to trace other members of the network,” police said in a statement.
Suspect drug peddler arrested, Rs.55 Lakh worth drugs Seizure
In a separate operation,the Whitefield Police Station arrested a suspect and recovered 27.2 kg of ganja and 3.200 kg of hashish oil worth an estimated ₹55 lakh.
Police said the accused was transporting the drugs for distribution and sale,allegedly targeting various customers,including IT/BT employees,with the intention of making quick money.
International Parcel Smuggling Busted
In another operation based on credible inputs, police seized 1.5 kg of hydro ganja valued at approximately ₹1.5 crore.
The contraband had reportedly been smuggled via international parcel services and concealed inside chocolate and biscuit boxes to evade detection.
“A case has been registered at KG Nagar Police Station under the NDPS Act, and efforts are ongoing to trace the accused involved in the smuggling,police said.
Action Against Visa Violations:
Meanwhile,two foreign women allegedly overstaying their visas were apprehended within the limits of the Mico Layout Police Station.
They were handed over to the Foreigners Regional
Registration Office (FRRO) and subsequently sent to the Foreigners Detention Centre as per legal procedures.
Police said the drive against illegal drug trade and immigration violations will continue across the city.
