The prime accused in the smuggling of synthetic drug MDMA from Bengaluru to Kochi has been arrested by the police. Christo T John, a resident of Madikeri in Karnataka’s Kodagu district, was taken into custody on Friday in Kallugundi, located in the Dakshina Kannada district.
Christo’s arrest is linked to the seizure of 20.01 grams of MDMA in Thoppumpady, Kochi, last November. Previously, four individuals, including a couple, had already been arrested in connection with the case.
After tracking his contacts and location, investigators were able to locate and arrest Christo, who had been supplying MDMA to two individuals in Bengaluru.
Following his arrest, Christo was produced in court, where he was remanded to judicial custody for further proceedings. The investigation into the case continues as authorities work to dismantle the drug trafficking network.
