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Kerala: Six nabbed while smuggling MDMA near Kazhakootam

Narcotic Cell ACP Sheen Tharayil said possessing more than .5 gram of MDMA is a non-bailable offence.

Published: 03rd January 2023 03:15 PM  |   Last Updated: 03rd January 2023 03:15 PM   |  A+A A-

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By Express News Service

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Six men with criminal antecedents were taken into custody by the District Anti Narcotic Special Action Force (DANSAF) and Kazhakootam police after they were found possessing 3 grams of MDMA. 

The youths, whose names have not been officially disclosed, were arrested near Kazhakootam. The sources said the men were travelling in two cars and were arrested during a vehicle search. 

Narcotic Cell ACP Sheen Tharayil said possessing more than .5 gram of MDMA is a non-bailable offence. "Those apprehended have criminal antecedents. We are quizzing them. The seized drug appeared to be meant for sale," he said.

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