Fitness Trainer Arrested in Major Narcotic Bust

Authorities in Thrissur are investigating a fitness trainer and his employee for allegedly operating a drug trafficking network disguised as a fitness business. The trainer, Vakkayil Vishnu, and his accomplice, Prajal Gogoi, were arrested for using courier services to distribute narcotics.

Vishnu, who has a history of five previous arrests for drug-related offenses, may be subject to the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act. This law allows for preventive detention of habitual traffickers, even with small quantities.

Police are scrutinizing the financial dealings of the accused to uncover profits from alleged drug trafficking. Gogoi, an employee at Vishnu's fitness and product sales centers, was reportedly involved in sending drug-concealed parcels. Investigations are ongoing to identify recipients and the full scope of the operation.