On August 31, Tambaram City Police set up a large-scale raid on flats near Chennai’s SRM Institute of Science and Technology, which were mostly occupied by college students.
The operation, which focused on narcotics-related operations, resulted in the confiscation of a variety of illicit substances, including marijuana, narcotic tablets, and associated accessories.
The raid was launched after a tip-off that students were allegedly involved in narcotics possession and distribution. Acting on this intelligence, Tambaram City Police Commissioner Abhin Dinesh Modak authorized the operation, which was overseen by Additional Commissioner Mageswari.
SRM STUDENTS ARRESTED FOR SMUGGLING GANJA
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In a massive surprise check conducted by at least 1,000 police personnel at a gated community, Abode Valley, housing about 500 houses in Potheri near Guduvancherry, with most of the residences occupied by students pursuing studies at SRM… pic.twitter.com/H39Blpb2FQ
According to the Hindustan Times, more than 1,000 police officers, including women, participated in the operation, which encompassed around 500 flats.
During the operation, 19 students were detained, and police confiscated 0.5 kg of ganja, ganja-infused products, hookah equipment, and other drugs. A known criminal, G Selvamani, who has a history of violent crimes, was also arrested. From his residence in Guduvanchery, police recovered 2.25 kg of ganja, swords, and knives.
Additionally, the police apprehended the owner of a local eatery, originally from Uttar Pradesh, for selling ganja chocolates to students. The authorities suspect that certain students may have been involved in selling drugs to their peers as a side business.
The investigation will look into whether some students were procuring drugs and selling them to others as a side-business, sources said. SRMIST could not be reached for comment.
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) agents in Chennai had found 7 kg of methamphetamine earlier in July. The drug was supposed to be trafficked to Sri Lanka. As part of a narcotics trafficking investigation, three persons have been taken into custody.
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Source: Free Press Journal
