Second accused in MDMA smuggling case held from airport
A 22-year-old man named Pranav has been arrested at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in connection with an MDMA smuggling case. He is the second accused in the case, which began with a police raid on his residence that uncovered over 100 grams of the drug. The investigation is part of a broader initiative by the Kerala Police to combat drug trafficking in the state.
- ▪Pranav was apprehended by airport immigration authorities and handed over to the police.
- ▪The police raid on Pranav's residence revealed 101.07 grams of MDMA concealed in 177 pellets.
- ▪The first accused, Vishnulal, had sourced the narcotics from Indore and sent them to Kerala via postal service.
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The Kollam police have arrested a 22-year-old, the second accused in a case registered in connection with the smuggling of MDMA via courier.The accused, identified as Pranav, a resident of Jayan Nagar, Thevally, was apprehended from the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport by airport immigration authorities and subsequently handed over to the police team.The case unfolded on May 15, 2026, when the police conducted a raid on Pranav’s residence in Thevally based on a tip-off.
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