The Anti-Narcotics squad arrested a Kannur native reportedly with 254.85 grams of MDMA during a surprise inspection near the Kozhikode mofussil bus stand on Thursday (February 6). The suspect, K.K. Mohammed Shafeeque, was caught upon arriving in the city by a tourist bus from Bengaluru in the morning.
The police said the 37-year-old, who reportedly carried out drug deals online, worked as a driver in Bengaluru. He primarily targeted youths who moved to Bengaluru for higher education and jobs, they added.
Shafeeque was tracked following a tip-off received by the Nadakkavu police. They said he was suspected of using WhatsApp to build a network of local drug pushers to expand his business.
Published – February 07, 2025 12:01 am IST