Mangaluru: Mangaluru North Police have arrested a 42-year-old woman on charges of supplying drugs to youths and students across the city. Police seized 153 grams of MDMA, estimated to be worth ₹15.30 lakh, during a search operation at an apartment near Pumpwell.
The arrested woman has been identified as Naseema alias Naseema (42), a resident of Guringana House in Layila village of Belthangady taluk.
Police raid apartment near Pumpwell
According to police, the investigation began after a drug consumption case was registered at Mangaluru North Police Station on November 1. During the investigation, officers gathered information about a woman allegedly supplying drugs to the accused in that case.
Following this lead, police investigated the suspected supply network and conducted a search at Flat No. 103 on the first floor of Radha Residency Apartments near Ujjodi, Pumpwell.
During the search, officers recovered 153 grams of MDMA. The seized substance has an estimated market value of ₹15.30 lakh.
Woman allegedly supplied drugs to youths and students
During questioning, police reportedly found that the woman had been selling narcotic substances to youths and students across different parts of Mangaluru city.
Investigators are examining the alleged drug distribution network and the people connected to it. The seizure is part of the ongoing investigation into the supply of narcotic substances in the city.
Accused remanded to judicial custody
The arrested woman was produced before a court, which remanded her to judicial custody.
Police have also found indications that several other people may be involved in the case. Efforts are under way to identify and arrest the remaining accused and recover additional evidence.
Officers and personnel from Mangaluru North Police Station took part in the operation to trace the accused and seize the suspected contraband.
The investigation is continuing to establish the full extent of the alleged drug supply network operating in Mangaluru.