Former Medical Student Nabbed for Drug Trafficking in Mangaluru
In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, Mangaluru police have arrested a former medical student who allegedly played a crucial role in a narcotics supply chain operating across multiple states. The accused, Prajwal Peenyas from Bidar, was taken into custody for sourcing illegal drugs from Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh and distributing them within Mangaluru city.
According to the police, Prajwal was a former student of a reputed medical college in Mangaluru who dropped out of his studies due to unknown reasons. However, he didn’t abandon his plans to make a quick buck and instead turned to drug trafficking. His involvement in the illegal trade was uncovered during a routine investigation into a drug-related case in Mangaluru.
The police said that Prajwal acted as a key link in the narcotics supply chain, sourcing drugs from Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh and distributing them within Mangaluru city. He allegedly used a mobile phone to coordinate with his suppliers and customers, which was seized by the police during the investigation.
The police investigation revealed that Prajwal had established a network of contacts in Mangaluru and other parts of the state to distribute the drugs. He would receive the drugs from his suppliers and then sell them to his customers in the city. The police believe that Prajwal’s involvement in drug trafficking was a significant factor in the increasing drug abuse cases in Mangaluru.
The police said that they had received several complaints from residents of Mangaluru about drug abuse in the city, which had led them to launch an investigation into the matter. During the investigation, they identified Prajwal as a key suspect and launched a search operation to apprehend him.
Prajwal was arrested on [date] and has been booked under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. He is currently being interrogated by the police to gather more information about his involvement in drug trafficking.
The police are also investigating the role of other individuals who may have been involved in the drug trafficking network. They believe that Prajwal may have had accomplices who helped him in the illegal trade.
The arrest of Prajwal has sent shockwaves in the city, with many residents expressing concern about the increasing drug abuse cases in Mangaluru. The police are urging residents to cooperate with them in the investigation and to report any suspicious activities to the authorities.
The arrest of Prajwal is a significant victory for the police in their fight against drug trafficking. The police are working tirelessly to eradicate drug abuse from the society and to bring those involved in the illegal trade to justice.
