Four Arrested in Kannur for Suspected MDMA Possession Under ‘Operation Toofan’
‘Operation Toofan’: four held with suspected MDMA in Kannur
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In Kannur, Kerala, police arrested four individuals during ‘Operation Toofan’ for possessing over 16 grams of suspected MDMA. The arrests occurred during intensified anti-drug checks as part of a state-wide campaign. Additionally, cannabis was seized from an astrology centre in Payyannur.
- 01The arrests were made in Kathiroor, Kannur district, Kerala.
- 02The individuals arrested include N. Jamsheer (21), K.V. Sahir (38), Tanveer (35), and Rene Oliver (46).
- 03The operation is part of a broader state-wide anti-drug initiative.
- 04Police also seized 5.77 grams of suspected cannabis from an astrology centre in Payyannur.
- 05A case was registered against the proprietor of the astrology centre under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
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The police in Kannur, Kerala, have intensified their anti-drug efforts under ‘Operation Toofan’, leading to the arrest of four suspects with over 16 grams of suspected MDMA. The individuals, identified as N. Jamsheer (21), K.V. Sahir (38), Tanveer (35), and Rene Oliver (46), were apprehended during routine checks in the Kathiroor area. Acting on a tip-off, police intercepted a vehicle and discovered the drugs. In a related operation, authorities in Payyannur seized 5.77 grams of suspected cannabis from an astrology centre, resulting in a case against the centre's proprietor, P.S. Sreenath (40), under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. These actions are part of a state-wide campaign aimed at combating drug-related offenses.
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The intensified anti-drug operations are expected to deter drug trafficking and usage in the Kannur region.
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