The Anti-Narcotics Intelligence Unit (ANIU) of the city police has arrested two individuals from Kerala and Andhra Pradesh in connection with methamphetamine seizure cases registered in the Anna Salai and Nungambakkam police limits earlier this month. The arrests come as part of the city’s ongoing crackdown on drug-related cases.In a recent operation, police arrested Ramchandar (34) of Villupuram, Karthik Raja (27) of Dindigul, and Mohammed Sadiq (24) of Nagapattinam in Nungambakkam. Authorities seized six grams of methamphetamine from them. Based on their information, K. Udhayakumar from Andhra Pradesh was also arrested in connection with the case.
Earlier this month, in the first week of March, a joint operation by the ANIU and Anna Salai police led to the arrest of five youths for possessing drugs. Acting on a tip-off, the police seized 23 grams of methamphetamine, 5.3 grams of OG Ganja, 2.6 grams of MDMA tablets, and Rs 1.67 lakh cash from them.
The arrested individuals were identified as R. Vigneshwaran (24) of Velachery, S. Balachandran (28) of Taramani, S. Yuvaraj (25) of Kolathur, J. Suhail (24) of Perambur, and M. Praveen (31) of Ambattur.
Based on their statements, the police later arrested R. Nikkil (34) of Malappuram, Kerala. Both Udhayakumar and Nikkil were produced before a magistrate and have been remanded in judicial custody.
The city police continue their anti-drug drive, ensuring strict action against those involved in narcotics-related offenses.