Perumbavur police have arrested a 23-year-old youth on charges of drug trafficking and supply.
The accused, identified as Aldos of Kijakkambalam, was arrested after four youths were arrested with MDMA during a recent night patrol. In the subsequent investigation, it was revealed that Aldos was supplying drugs to the group, the police said.
At the time of her arrest, 1 mg of MDMA was allegedly recovered from her purse. According to the police, the accused used to smuggle drugs from outside the state and distribute them in small quantities.
Aldous was placed under police surveillance pending his arrest. He had spent time in the past registering a case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. A case under the NDPS Act has been registered against the accused at Perumbavur and Hill Palace police stations.
published – December 16, 2024 at 10:08 pm IST