Mangaluru: The Central Crime Branch (CCB) police have arrested two men on charges of possessing and attempting to sell the narcotic drug MDMA near Kulashekara in Mangaluru.
The arrested have been identified as Himaneesh P alias Mintu (28), a resident of a paying guest accommodation near Urwa Marigudi, and Anuraj (28), a resident of Perl in Padavinangady.
The arrests were made on November 8 following credible information about the alleged sale of narcotic substances in the area. A CCB team led by Sub-Inspector Sharanappa Bhandari conducted a raid and took the two men into custody.
Accused allegedly procured MDMA from Hosur
During questioning, the accused reportedly admitted that they had come to the area to sell MDMA.
According to the police, they revealed that the narcotic substance had been procured from the Hosur area through their Bengaluru-based associates, identified as Dishank, a native of Pandeshwar, and Raghavendra Singh Tanwar.
The two arrested men allegedly shared the procured MDMA between themselves and sold a portion of it.
The police are examining the alleged supply network and the role of the other individuals named by the accused. The information provided during questioning is expected to form part of the investigation into the source and distribution of the narcotic substance.
MDMA worth Rs 2.22 lakh seized
During the search, the CCB personnel recovered 11.24 grams of MDMA, estimated to be worth approximately Rs 1.12 lakh, from Himaneesh.
A mobile phone valued at Rs 10,000 and a side bag were also seized from him.
Similarly, 11.06 grams of MDMA, valued at approximately Rs 1.10 lakh, was recovered from Anuraj. The police also seized a mobile phone worth Rs 10,000 and a bag from him.
In total, the police seized 22.30 grams of MDMA, with an estimated market value of Rs 2.22 lakh, along with two mobile phones and two bags.
The seizure is part of the CCB’s efforts to curb the circulation and sale of narcotic substances in Mangaluru and surrounding areas.
Case registered under NDPS Act
Following the arrests and seizure, a case was registered against both accused under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act at Mangaluru Rural Police Station.
The investigation is continuing to establish the full extent of the alleged drug distribution network, including the source of the MDMA and the involvement of the Bengaluru-based associates mentioned by the accused.
The police are also expected to examine whether the accused had supplied narcotic substances to other individuals in the region.