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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Man allegedly arrives with deadly weapon to attack another, caught by public in Jokatte
Panambur: A man who allegedly came armed to attack another person was caught by members of the public and later handed over to police in Jokatte late on Friday night.
The accused has been identified as Naveen Poojari, originally from Vamanjoor and presently residing in Jokatte.
According to police sources, Naveen was married and has an eight-year-old son. The couple are now divorced.
Police said Naveen suspected that his former wife, who is employed at a showroom in Padil, was moving closely with Devi Prasad Acharya, a mechanic working there.
Based on this suspicion, Naveen allegedly went to the house of Devi Prasad Acharya on Friday night carrying a deadly weapon, created a scene and issued threats.
During the incident, Devi Prasad Acharya reportedly contacted the 112 emergency helpline, following which Naveen fled from the spot.
While escaping, Naveen is said to have fallen from his two-wheeler near the Jokatte Panchayat area. Local residents who rushed to help noticed a deadly weapon on the vehicle and immediately alerted police.
Officials from Panambur Police Station rushed to the spot, took Naveen into custody and brought him to the station.
A case has been registered based on the complaint filed by Devi Prasad Acharya, and further action is under way.
