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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Hindustan Times
Bengaluru drug bust: Foreign national held with ₹10 crore MDMA consignment
The Bengaluru Central Crime Branch (CCB) has arrested a foreign national in possession of MDMA drugs valued at around ₹10 crore in the international market, news agency PTI reported. According to Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh, the arrest was made following a tip-off. 'The MDMA drug is worth about ₹10 crore. The offender we arrested is a foreigner who, as per preliminary reports, landed in Delhi a few years ago and came to Bengaluru with this consignment,' he said. (Also Read: No more bike taxis in Karnataka from June 16: HC refuses to stay ban) The accused reportedly claimed he had come to India to pursue education at a college in Telangana. However, police officials said there is no evidence of an admission, as "admission was not open" at the time, report added. 'This is a very big quantity and a serious concern,' Singh added. 'We are searching for linkages to understand the full network connected to the seized drugs.' The CCB is continuing its investigation to trace others possibly involved in the drug trafficking operation. Authorities are also verifying the details of the Telangana college mentioned by the accused. In a bid to intensify efforts against drug abuse, Bengaluru Police have announced a city-wide awareness campaign. 'Bengaluru City Police, along with other units and under the directions of the DG and IGP, is organising a huge rally and seminar on June 26 to create awareness about drug abuse,' Singh said. Appealing to citizens for cooperation, the commissioner said: 'We have a clear-cut policy to fight against drugs. So an all-out campaign will be taken up to ensure that drugs—whether on a small or large scale, are not allowed in the city.' Further investigation is ongoing. (Also Read: Bengaluru doctor, Mohandas Pai raise alarm over neglected Budigere airport road)
India Gazette
a day ago
- India Gazette
Bengaluru: Foreign national arrested with drugs valued at Rs 10 crore
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 14 (ANI): Bengaluru Central Crime Branch (CCB) has arrested a foreign national with MDMA drugs worth Rs 10 crore in the international market. The accused had entered India through Delhi a few years ago and arrived in Bengaluru recently with the drug consignment. Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh confirmed the development and said the arrest was made after a tip-off. 'MDMA drug is worth about Rs 10 crore. The offender we arrested is a foreigner who, as per preliminary reports, landed in Delhi a few years ago and came to Bengaluru with this consignment. We are searching for linkages. He has claimed that he wanted to study in a Telangana college. Bengaluru city police, with other units, under the directions of the DG and IGP, is organising a huge rally and seminar on June 26th to create awareness about abuse of drugs,' he said. According to preliminary information, the accused landed in Delhi a few years ago and came to Bengaluru with this consignment. 'He claimed that he wanted to study at a Telangana college. But as per our information, admission was not open,' the Commissioner said. Police have investigated further into possible linkages and networks connected to the seized drugs. Singh said, 'We are searching for linkages... this is a very big quantity and it is really a serious concern.' To strengthen the fight against drug abuse, the Bengaluru Police have planned a city-wide awareness campaign. 'Bengaluru city police, with other units, under the directions of the DG and IGP, is organising a huge rally and seminar on June 26th to create awareness about abuse of drugs,' Singh announced. He also appealed for public support: 'We have a clear-cut policy of a fight against drugs. So an all-out campaign will be taken up to ensure that drugs, whether on a small or large scale, are not allowed in the city.' Authorities confirmed that further details and the name of the Telangana college mentioned by the accused are being verified. Further investigation into the matter is still underway. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Hindustan Times
Bengaluru Police arrests foreigner with ₹10 crore MDMA drug consignment
Bengaluru Central Crime Branch (CCB) has arrested a foreign national with MDMA drugs worth ₹10 crore in the international market. The accused had entered India through Delhi a few years ago and arrived in Bengaluru recently with the drug consignment. Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh confirmed the development and said the arrest was made after a tip-off. "MDMA drug is worth about ₹10 crore. The offender we arrested is a foreigner who, as per preliminary reports, landed in Delhi a few years ago and came to Bengaluru with this consignment. We are searching for linkages. He has claimed that he wanted to study in a Telangana college. Bengaluru city police, with other units, under the directions of the DG and IGP, is organising a huge rally and seminar on June 26th to create awareness about abuse of drugs," he said. According to preliminary information, the accused landed in Delhi a few years ago and came to Bengaluru with this consignment. "He claimed that he wanted to study at a Telangana college. But as per our information, admission was not open," the Commissioner said. Police have investigated further into possible linkages and networks connected to the seized drugs. Singh said, "We are searching for linkages... this is a very big quantity and it is really a serious concern." To strengthen the fight against drug abuse, the Bengaluru Police have planned a city-wide awareness campaign. "Bengaluru city police, with other units, under the directions of the DG and IGP, is organising a huge rally and seminar on June 26th to create awareness about abuse of drugs," Singh announced. He also appealed for public support: "We have a clear-cut policy of a fight against drugs. So an all-out campaign will be taken up to ensure that drugs, whether on a small or large scale, are not allowed in the city." Authorities confirmed that further details and the name of the Telangana college mentioned by the accused are being verified. Further investigation into the matter is still underway.
