Police in Kochi, Keralam, seized 2 kg of suspected MDMA from a local resident that was allegedly sourced from Delhi.
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Through the Reader lens: Police in Kochi seized nearly 2 kg (1.980 kg) of suspected MDMA from a car used by Mattancherry native Noufal, 32, with the contraband hidden inside a tower fan and an air cooler. Investigators believe the drug was sourced from Delhi and brought to Kochi by train, and they have collected his travel records from the past four months, during which he allegedly visited Delhi at least three times. Noufal is a history-sheeter with pending drug cases in different police stations, and police are likely to recommend preventive action against him under KAAPA. The seizure is described as the largest of synthetic drugs within Kochi city limits since Operation Toofan: The Narco Hunt began in June.
What to watch next
- Further investigation to trace others involved in the drug supply chain, including the Delhi source.
- Whether police proceed with preventive action against Noufal under the Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act (KAAPA).
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1 quote“As per our preliminary probe, the drug consignment was brought to Kochi by train. Further investigation is on into trace others involved in the crime”
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…Friday originated from Delhi, according to the investigators. Sources with the anti-narcotic wing of the Kochi City police said Mattancherry native Noufal, 32, allegedly used to source the synthetic drug from Delhi. “ As per our preliminary probe, the drug consignment was brought to Kochi by train. Further investigation is on into trace others involved in the crime ,” a senior officer said. The police, sources said, have collected travel details of Mr. Noufal from the past four months during which he had allegedly visited the capital region at least three times. He is a…
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- [1]The Hindu — Keralaneutral2 kg of suspected MDMA seized in Mattancherry in Keralam originated from Delhi: police