Kerala Cops Nab 3 in Massive Rs 10 Crore MDMA Bust

The Kerala Police have reported their most significant seizure of MDMA, apprehending 12.8 kilograms of the synthetic drug with an estimated street value exceeding Rs 10 crore. This major bust occurred in Coimbatore, where the drugs were discovered concealed within the door panels of an Innova car.

Three individuals, identified as Jabir Ali and Shaim Akbar from Malappuram, and Mohammed Salih from Wayanad, have been arrested. They are believed to be part of an extensive interstate drug trafficking network. The operation, led by Malappuram District Police Chief Chaithra Teresa John, was a culmination of weeks of investigation.

The massive consignment of MDMA had been portioned into smaller packets, ranging from 100 to 500 grams each, prepared for distribution across various locations in Kerala, from Thiruvananthapuram to Kasaragod. The initial breakthrough in this case came from a smaller seizure of approximately 100 grams of MDMA several weeks ago, which led investigators to uncover the larger supply chain.

Investigations revealed that the network operated across multiple Indian cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, utilizing luxury vehicles with hidden compartments for transportation. Coimbatore, Palani, and Kodaikanal in Tamil Nadu were identified as key transit points. Authorities are continuing their efforts to trace the origin of the seized drugs and identify other members of the trafficking network.