Police arrest two, seize MDMA crystal worth Rs 3.50 crore in Bengaluru
Bengaluru (PTI): Two men were arrested for alleged drug peddling, and MDMA crystal worth Rs 3.50 crore was reportedly seized from them, police said on Tuesday.
The Ashoka Nagar Police Station took action following a tip-off from an informant on December 31, officials said.
A person was apprehended near the Hindu Cremation Ground on Hosur Road. During questioning, he allegedly told the police that he, along with an accomplice, had procured MDMA crystal at a low price from an unknown source with the intention of selling it during New Year celebrations, a senior police officer said.
He also reportedly disclosed that the MDMA crystal had been hidden near a grave in the cremation ground.
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Based on this information, police said they seized 2.48 kg of MDMA crystal and a two-wheeler used in the alleged offence.
Further interrogation led the police to another accomplice, who was reportedly arrested from Baiyappanahalli on January 4, the officer said.
With the arrest of both men, police said a total of 3.2 kg of MDMA crystal, a mobile phone, and a two-wheeler used in the alleged offence have been seized. Investigation is ongoing, they added.
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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.
