Mangaluru Police nab five in major MDMA drug bust
Mangaluru, Oct 2: In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, the Central Crime Branch (CCB) police in Mangaluru have arrested five individuals allegedly involved in the sale and transport of the banned substance MDMA. The operation, which took place in the Konaje police jurisdiction, resulted in the seizure of 70 grams of MDMA. Along with the drugs, the police confiscated five mobile phones, Rs 1,460 in cash, and a digital weighing scale. The total value of the seized items, including the MDMA worth Rs 3, 50,000, is estimated at Rs 4, 25,500.
The suspects, identified as Abdul Shakir (24) from Shivamogga, Hassan Ashir (34) from Manjeshwar, Riyaz AK (31) from Kannur, Mohammed Naushad (22) from Kasargod, and Yasin Imraj (35) from Manjeshwar, were taken into custody during the raid near Nettillapadavu. Acting on a tip-off, the police discovered that the group had been selling MDMA to both students and the public within Mangaluru city limits.
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The operation was led by CCB Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Manoj Kumar Naik, along with Inspector Shyam Sundar HM, PSI Sharanappa Bhandari, and other members of the CCB team.
The accused have been charged at the Konaje police station. Notably, two of the arrested individuals have prior criminal records. Hassan Ashir has been involved in assault and previous drug-related crimes in Manjeshwar, while Yasin Imraj has been linked to drug trafficking cases in both Manjeshwar and Bengaluru.
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Kerala tourist found dead in Sanapur Lake in Gangavathi taluk
Gangavathi, Koppal: A 34-year-old tourist from Kerala was found dead in a lake near Sanapur in Gangavathi taluk on Friday. The police have identified the deceased as Cyril Jose.
According to the police, Jose was staying at Basapur and had gone out on December 17 to explore nearby places. When he failed to return, a missing complaint was lodged the next day. A search operation was launched following the complaint.
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After two days of efforts, Jose’s body was recovered floating in Sanapur lake. Preliminary findings suggest that he drowned, though the exact circumstances are yet to be ascertained, as reported by Deccan Herald.
