Mangaluru Police Bust Major MDMA Drug Trafficking Operation, Two Arrested

In a significant drug bust, Mangaluru’s City Crime Branch (CCB) police have apprehended two individuals involved in the trafficking and distribution of MDMA, a banned narcotic.

The police seized 23 grams of MDMA, valued at Rs 1,15,000, along with two mobile phones and a Suzuki scooter, making the total value of confiscated items approximately Rs 2,10,000.

The arrested individuals are:

• Sheikh Sikander (22) from Kalaburgi
• Mohammad Tawfiq (29), a resident of Mangaluru.

According to authorities, Sikander purchased the drugs from Mumbai, transported them to Mangaluru via Kalaburgi, and sold them to Tawfiq. Tawfiq, in turn, was responsible for distributing the drugs to local students and the general public for illicit profits. The duo was apprehended in the Kavoor police jurisdiction while engaging in the illegal sale of MDMA.

Sikander, who has a criminal history, including involvement in a murder case, and Tawfiq now face serious charges. Investigations are continuing, with the police suspecting the existence of a larger drug trafficking network.

The operation was spearheaded by Police Inspector Rafique K M, with guidance from ACP Manoj Kumar Naik, and the assistance of PSI Sharanappa Bhandari, ASI Sujan Shetty, and the CCB team.

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