Ambulance used as drug carrier: two held with MDMA in Thrissur
Two men were arrested in Thrissur for attempting to smuggle MDMA using an ambulance. The police seized 252 grams of the drug, valued at approximately ₹8.5 lakh. Investigations are ongoing to uncover the source of the drugs and any additional connections in the trafficking network.
- ▪The accused were identified as Sandeep, 42, and Faith P. Johny, 21.
- ▪The arrests occurred during a vehicle inspection on National Highway 544.
- ▪The MDMA was reportedly brought from Bengaluru for distribution in Thrissur.
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In a case of misusing emergency services, two men were arrested by Thrissur City police for attempting to smuggle MDMA using an ambulance fitted with a beacon light.The accused—Sandeep, 42, of Ancheri and Faith P. Johny, 21, of Mannuthy—were taken into custody with 252 grams of MDMA, estimated to be worth around ₹8.5 lakh in the illegal market.The arrests were made in the early hours of Tuesday during a vehicle inspection on the National Highway 544 near Vaniyambara. Acting on a tip-off received by DANSAF Sub-Inspector Bipin P.
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