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India Today
9 hours ago
- India Today
Marijuana-laced jelly beans sold to college students in Bengaluru, two arrested
Bengaluru police have arrested two men for selling jelly bean candies, laced with marijuana to students from medical and engineering accused, Mohammed Zahid and Ismail Adnan, both residents of Vishwanath Nagenahalli in Hebbal, were caught during a raid conducted by the Byatarayanapura police, led by officer K Jeevan. A third suspect is on the the raid, police seized 1,440 g of ganja worth approximately Rs 3 lakh. Investigators revealed that the accused were manufacturing jelly candies infused with marijuana drug-laced sweets, which looked like regular candies, were sold for as much as 6,000 per Officials said the jelly melts quickly in the mouth and produces an intense high, reportedly stronger than smoking marijuana or consuming hashish. Its innocent appearance made it easy for users to hide and carry without raising suspect that the racket was being operated in coordination with an associate based in Mangaluru. Efforts are currently underway to trace the production site of these cannabis-infused isn't the first time drug-laced candies have surfaced in Karnataka. In August 2023, a similar case in Mangaluru came to light when parents noticed sudden behavioural changes in their children, coupled with persistent demands for a particular Rs 20 chocolate from two local on complaints, police raided the shops and seized 118 kg of chocolates laced with marijuana. Two shopkeepers were arrested in the case.- EndsTune InMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Bengaluru#Karnataka
The Hindu
2 days ago
- The Hindu
Engineer and BBA graduate arrested for peddling marijuana gummies in Bengaluru
The Byatarayanapura police have arrested two persons, including a 25-year-old engineer, for allegedly peddling drugs in the form of marijuana-laced gummies in Bengaluru. Based on a tip-off, police caught Mohammed Zahid and Ismail Adnan while delivering the drugs. They recovered 1,440 grams of gummy packs worth ₹3 lakh along with cash of ₹50,000 from them. The accused were waiting in Patel Muniyappa Layout to deliver the goods to their clients when they were arrested, said the police. According to the police, Zahid is a BE graduate and works in a private firm while Adnan is a BBA graduate who works in a private firm. Their associate is absconding. Efforts are on to nab him to ascertain the source of the drugs, the police said. The duo have been booked under NDPS Act.
