In a significant drug bust, the Kavoor Police, alongside the Anti-Drugs Squad, successfully raided the Kulur riverbank area and seized narcotics worth an estimated Rs 9 lakhs. The drugs, believed to have been procured for New Year celebrations, were seized during the operation.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Devaraj (37), Parvez Umar (25) from Udyavar, and Sheikh Tahim (20) from Udupi. Among the drugs seized were 5 kg of ganja, 100 grams of MDMA, 7 grams of cocaine, 35 MDMA capsules weighing 17 grams, 100 grams of charas, 8 grams of high-grade ganja, and 3 strips of LSD.
Additionally, the police confiscated a knife, weighing scales, a Hyundai I10 car, and an unregistered scooter. The trio has been taken into custody, and further investigations are underway.