In a significant narcotics bust, Mohammed Shabeeb, a 31-year-old man from Kalikavu, was arrested by the District Anti-Narcotic Special Action Force (DANSAF) team in Malappuram. Police seized 510g of MDMA, which had been smuggled from Oman, from his possession. The arrest took place at a resort parking lot in Azhinjilam, where Shabeeb was allegedly waiting to deliver the drugs to his customers.
Shabeeb, who had returned to India two months ago after working in Oman, is believed to have brought the drugs with the help of his associates. Police stated that the narcotic was intended for distribution at upcoming New Year parties, targeting areas like Kochi and Goa. Shabeeb was allegedly acting on instructions from abroad, preparing to hand over the drugs when he was apprehended.
The arrest and drug seizure were carried out by a dedicated team led by Malappuram district police chief R. Vishwanath, with support from Narcotics Cell DYSP N.O. Sibi, Malappuram DYSP Shinoj, and other police officials. Authorities are now investigating further links in the international drug trafficking network.