Drugs worth ₹13.5 crore seized in Bengaluru in crackdown on narcotics trafficking

Continuing their crackdown on narcotics trafficking, the Bengaluru City Police seized drugs worth over ₹13.55 crore in multiple operations across the city, arresting several accused and initiating action under the NDPS Act, 1985.

In the first case, the Narcotics Control Wing of the Central Crime Branch (CCB) arrested two inter-State drug peddlers — Ashwin and Mubeena, originally from Kerala — and seized narcotic substances worth ₹11.50 crore from their rented accommodation at Bagalur. The seized contraband included 8,335 LSD strips, 5 kg of hydro ganja, and 534 grams of charas.

According to police, the duo had been residing in Bengaluru for the past one year and are allegedly part of an organised drug distribution network. They were reportedly receiving narcotic substances from a native of Kerala, who is currently residing in Thailand, and distributing them to customers in the city, as per his instructions.

“A case has been registered against them under the NDPS Act, 1985, at Bagalur Police Station. Further investigation is under way to trace other members of the network,” according to a police statement.

In a separate operation, the Whitefield police arrested a suspect, and seized 27.2 kg of ganja and 3.2 kg of hashish oil worth an estimated ₹55 lakh. Police said the accused was transporting the drugs for distribution and sale, allegedly targeting various customers, including IT/BT employees.

In another operation, police seized 1.5 kg of hydro ganja valued at approximately ₹1.5 crore. The contraband had reportedly been smuggled using international parcel services, and concealed inside chocolate and biscuit boxes to evade detection.

Overstaying foreigners detained

Meanwhile, two foreigners were apprehended within the limits of Mico Layout Police Station for allegedly overstaying their visas. The two women were handed over to the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO), and subsequently sent to the Foreigners Detention Centre, as per legal procedure.

Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh said the drive against illegal drug trade and immigration violations will continue across the city.