Drugs worth ₹24.22 crore seized in Bengaluru; seven held
· India · The Hindu, Zee News
Bengaluru City Police arrested seven drug peddlers—including one foreign national and five interstate individuals—in a major anti-drug operation. The raid, conducted across Girinagar, Indiranagar, Chikkajala, and Govindapura police stations, yielded 11 kg 237 gm of MDMA, 2 kg 352 gm of hydro ganja, and 10 kg of ganja, valued at ₹24.22 crore. Police said the accused sourced banned narcotics from unidentified suppliers at low prices and resold them at inflated rates, targeting public consumers and college students. Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh confirmed the arrests followed credible intelligence but stated further investigation is ongoing. The operation highlights systemic drug trafficking networks operating in Karnataka’s commercial hub.
Why it matters
The crackdown directly impacts public safety in Bengaluru, where drug abuse among students and urban populations is a growing concern. It also signals intensified law enforcement against transnational drug trafficking, potentially disrupting supply chains feeding Karnataka’s markets. The inclusion of a foreign national raises questions about cross-border coordination in narcotics trade.
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