Kerala Cops Nab Four with MDMA Near Kilimanoor

Police in Thiruvananthapuram arrested four individuals near Kilimanoor junction on Sunday, confiscating approximately 10.5 grams of MDMA. The arrests followed a tip-off regarding narcotics activity, leading officers to intercept a luxury vehicle. The operation was a joint effort involving the rural district anti-narcotics special action force and local police.

The four accused, identified as residents of the Thonnakkal area, were subsequently presented before a judicial magistrate and remanded for 14 days. Authorities are investigating their potential links to broader drug distribution networks beyond simple possession, aiming to dismantle illicit operations.

This incident occurs amid a significant increase in anti-narcotics operations across the district, particularly in anticipation of New Year festivities. The police have reported numerous seizures and arrests related to synthetic drugs as part of ongoing crackdowns.