Five arrested for possessing narcotic substances in Vepery
Five individuals were arrested in Vepery, Chennai for possession of narcotic substances. The police seized 1.2 kg of ganja, pain-relief tablets, and various items during the operation. All five accused have been remanded in judicial custody following their court appearance.
- ▪Five persons, including a husband and wife, were arrested for illegally possessing narcotic substances.
- ▪Police seized 1.2 kg of ganja, 30 pain-relief tablets, and several mobile phones during the operation.
- ▪The accused were remanded in judicial custody after being produced in court.
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Five persons, including a husband and wife, were arrested at Vepery in Chennai for illegally possessing narcotic substances. Police seized 1.2 kg of ganja, 30 pain-relief tablets, two two-wheelers, four mobile phones, and a weighing machine.Based on a tip-off, police conducted surveillance near a jewellery shop in Purasawalkam High Road on May 17, 2026. During the operation, police intercepted two persons who were standing suspiciously with a two-wheeler. Upon checking the bag in their possession, police found ganja packets and pain-relief tablets concealed for illegal sale.The two accused — Joseph (20) of Moolakothalam and Mahendran Boopathy Mari (22) of Korukkupet — were arrested.
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