MDMA Bust in Kannur: Man and Woman Arrested in Operation Thoofan
A man and a woman were apprehended in New Mahe, Kannur, during a police raid targeting MDMA distribution under Operation Thoofan.
In a significant crackdown on narcotics, the Kannur City Police have arrested a man and a woman for allegedly possessing a substantial quantity of MDMA. The operation, conducted under the banner of Operation Thoofan, led authorities to a stash of synthetic drugs in New Mahe.
The Raid at New Mahe
Acting on specific intelligence, police officers conducted a surprise inspection at a rented residence located in Azhikkal, New Mahe. The raid targeted a location where the accused were allegedly using the premises to store MDMA intended for distribution. During the search, officials seized 16.5838 grams of the synthetic drug, 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA).
The two individuals taken into custody have been identified as:
- Rubaida PK (34): A resident of Temple Gate in Thalassery.
- Ajmal VP (34): A native of Velam in the Kozhikode district.
According to Kannur City Police Commissioner BV Vijaya Bharath Reddy, Rubaida is not a first-time offender. She reportedly has a criminal history involving narcotics-related cases registered at the Thalassery, New Mahe, and Mattannur police stations.
Police Coordination and Supervision
The successful operation was carried out under the direct supervision of Commissioner BV Vijaya Bharath Reddy and Thalassery ASP Nandagopan M. The specialized investigation team was spearheaded by New Mahe Police Station Sub-Inspector Rajin Raj, with significant support from:
- The Thalassery ASP squad
- The DANSAF squad
- Local police personnel
Broader Narcotics Crackdown
This arrest comes amidst an intensified fight against drug trafficking across the country. In a separate major incident in Indore, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) recently intercepted a Nigerian national. During a search of her luggage, DRI officers recovered 1.426 kg of various narcotics, including amphetamine, MDMA, and hydroponic weed, valued at approximately Rs 1.19 crore.