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News18
8 hours ago
- News18
Ketamine valued at Rs 88.92 crore seized in Raigad, four arrested
Mumbai, Jul 24 (PTI) The police have seized Ketamine valued at Rs 88.92 crore from a factory in Maharashtra's Raigad district, and arrested four persons allegedly involved in its production, an official said on Thursday. Acting on inputs, the police raided a drug manufacturing unit at Jite village in Mahad MIDC area on Wednesday, the official said. The raid was carried out with the help of various teams, and assistance from the Anti Narcotics Cell (ANC) of Mumbai police was sought, he said. A consignment of ketamine valued at Rs 88.92 crore was confiscated from the factory, the police official said. Ketamine, which has some hallucinogenic effects, is used as an anaesthetic. However, it is also abused by youngsters for pleasure. The police have arrested four persons, identified as Machhindra Bhosle, Sushant Patil, Shubham Sutar and Rohan Gawas, who were involved in the manufacturing of the drug, he said. A case has been registered against the accused persons under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the official said, adding that further probe into the seizure is underway. PTI DC NR Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Straits Times
a day ago
- Straits Times
Doctor pleads guilty to supplying ketamine to Friends star Matthew Perry
Find out what's new on ST website and app. US-Canadian actor Matthew Perry had a lengthy struggle with substance addiction before his death in 2023. LOS ANGELES - A California doctor charged in the 2023 overdose death of Friends star Matthew Perry pleaded guilty on July 23 to four counts of illegal distribution of the prescription anesthetic ketamine. Doctor Salvador Plasencia, one of five people charged in the death of Perry at age 54, entered the plea in US District Court in Los Angeles. He faces up to 40 years in prison when sentenced, prosecutors said. Ketamine is a short-acting anesthetic with hallucinogenic properties. It is sometimes prescribed to treat depression and anxiety but is also abused by recreational users. In a plea agreement with prosecutors, Plasencia admitted injecting Perry with ketamine at the actor's home and in a Santa Monica parking lot in the weeks before his death on Oct 28, 2023, and that doing so was not for legitimate medical purposes. Plasencia, who operated an urgent care clinic, obtained the ketamine from another doctor, Mark Chavez of San Diego. According to court filings, Plasencia texted Chavez about Perry, writing, 'I wonder how much this moron will pay.' Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Judge asks prosecution for more information on Kpods in first case involving etomidate-laced vapes World In landmark opinion, World Court says countries must address climate change threat Singapore 5 teens arrested for threatening boy with knife, 2 charged with causing hurt Singapore Male victim of fatal Toa Payoh fire was known to keep many things, say residents Sport Bukayo Saka the difference as Arsenal beat AC Milan at National Stadium Singapore HDB launches 10,209 BTO and balance flats, as priority scheme for singles kicks in Singapore Over 1.15 million Singaporeans aged 21 to 59 have claimed SG60 vouchers Singapore Cyclist charged after allegedly hitting elderly pedestrian, killing him Salvador Plasencia leaves court after pleading guilty on July 23. PHOTO: REUTERS Chavez and two other co-defendants already have pleaded guilty in the case. None has yet been sentenced. A fifth defendant, Jasveen Sangha, whom authorities said was a drug dealer known to customers as the 'ketamine queen', has been charged with supplying the dose that killed Perry. She has pleaded not guilty and is scheduled to go on trial in August. Perry had publicly acknowledged decades of substance abuse, including during the years he starred as Chandler Bing on the hit 1990s television sitcom Friends. REUTERS
GMA Network
a day ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Doctor pleads guilty to supplying ketamine to ‘Friends' star Matthew Perry
Matthew Perry had publicly acknowledged decades of substance abuse, including during the years he starred as Chandler Bing on the hit 1990s television sitcom "Friends." REUTERS/ Fred Prouser/ File photo LOS ANGELES — A California doctor charged in the 2023 overdose death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry pleaded guilty on Wednesday to four counts of illegal distribution of the prescription anesthetic ketamine. Dr. Salvador Plasencia, one of five people charged in the death of Perry at age 54, entered the plea in US District Court in Los Angeles. He faces up to 40 years in prison when sentenced, prosecutors said. Ketamine is a short-acting anesthetic with hallucinogenic properties. It is sometimes prescribed to treat depression and anxiety but is also abused by recreational users. In a plea agreement with prosecutors, Plasencia admitted injecting Perry with ketamine at the actor's home and in a Santa Monica parking lot in the weeks before his death on October 28, 2023, and that doing so was not for legitimate medical purposes. Plasencia, who operated an urgent care clinic, obtained the ketamine from another doctor, Mark Chavez of San Diego. According to court filings, Plasencia texted Chavez about Perry, writing, "I wonder how much this moron will pay." Chavez and two other co-defendants already have pleaded guilty in the case. None has yet been sentenced. A fifth defendant, Jasveen Sangha, whom authorities said was a drug dealer known to customers as the "ketamine queen," has been charged with supplying the dose that killed Perry. She has pleaded not guilty and is scheduled to go on trial in August. Perry had publicly acknowledged decades of substance abuse, including during the years he starred as Chandler Bing on the hit 1990s television sitcom "Friends." — Reuters
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Friends' star Matthew Perry's doctor to plead guilty to supplying illegal dosage of Ketamine
The doctor of the late actor, Matthew Perry , is expected to plead guilty on Wednesday. He was charged with supplying an illegal dosage of Ketamine to the 'Friends' actor before his demise in 2023 due to overdose, becoming the fourth out of five individuals to plead guilty in the case. Dr. Salvador Palensia would be guilty of four counts According to AP, Dr. Salvador Palensia had originally planned to go on trial in August; however, the medical professional decided to sign a plea agreement on admitting guilt on four counts of Ketamine distribution, while three additional charges of distribution and two counts of falsifying records would be dropped. Previously, he had pleaded not guilty on all the mentioned charges. The defence attorneys emphasised that Palensia was not treating Perry during the time of his death and nor did he provide any Ketamine that caused death, after the doctor reached an agreement. The charges that the professional would have a maximum sentence of 40 years imprisonment, but he is likely to get less. The one who has not pleaded guilty - 'Ketamine Queen' Palensia has been free on bond since shortly after he was arrested in August, and he would not be in prison until his sentence. The only withstanding defendant who has not reached an agreement with the US attorney is the 'Ketamine Queen,' who prosecutors allege is a drug dealer and provided the actor with a lethal dose of Ketamine. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like They Were So Beautiful Before; Now Look At Them; Number 10 Will Shock You Reportingly Undo The trial is set to begin next month, as she has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Palensia, who called the actor 'moron,' reportedly started supplying the drug a month before his demise. Perry's personal assistant, his friend, and another doctor all decided to plead guilty last year. About Matthew Perry's demise Matthew Perry was found dead on October 28, 2023, at his home in Los Angeles by his assistant Kenneth Iwamasa. The medical examiners claimed the reason was Ketamine overdose. The actor had a legal prescription for his treatment of depression, and began seeking more than his doctor would allow him.
The Star
6 days ago
- The Star
Over 22 kg of 'happy water', other drugs seized in southern Myanmar
YANGON: Myanmar authorities have seized over 22 kg of "happy water", a synthetic drug, and various other illegal substances in southern Mon state, the state-run daily The Mirror reported on Thursday (July 17). Acting on a tip-off, anti-narcotics police searched a vehicle in Kyaikto township of Mon state on July 8 and confiscated 19.5 kg of concentrated opium, 22.6 kg of "happy water", 1.7 kg of ICE (methamphetamine), 14 kg of Ketamine and 36,000 stimulant tablets, the report said. According to the investigation, the seized drugs were being transported from Mongyai township in Shan state to Myawaddy township in Kayin state, it said. The drugs were valued at over 1.2 billion kyats (about US$571,428), it added. - Xinhua
