Drugs worth 11 crore seized from peddler

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: North East Division police arrested an inter-state drug peddler and seized hashish oil worth Rs 11 crore from him. The accused, Anoop, is from Kerala and had reportedly been staying near Bidarahalli, on the outskirts of Bengaluru, hiding from the city police.

Police said Anoop had been procuring narcotics, including hashish oil, from neighbouring states, including Andhra Pradesh. He was selling them here in the city.

According to the police, it was recently brought to their notice that the accused had been supplying drugs to his networks, which included celebrities and to highend raves in Bengaluru and Mangaluru. Officials formed a special team, cornering him near Hebbal, where he was arrested.

The police also said that the accused has several cases filed against him from various police stations in the state. They also suspect the involvement of more people and are interrogating Anoop for more details.