Kochi Excise Arrests Photographer in MDMA Drug Ring
Key Points
- Drugs sourced from Delhi, sold at Rs 3,000 per gram to youth and film industry
- Kozhikode native Ubaid identified as supplier in ongoing Excise Department investigation
- Suspect remanded in judicial custody; authorities expect further arrests soon
Editorial Deep Dive & Context
The Ernakulam Excise Squad arrested 34-year-old fashion photographer Arun K Nair on October 3 in Kochi for allegedly possessing 38.13 grams of MDMA and over Rs 15 lakh in cash. The arrest occurred during an inspection led by Excise Inspector K.S. Kannan while Nair was traveling in a car at Kakkanad. Deputy Excise Commissioner P K Satheesh revealed that the investigation has uncovered drug dealings within the film industry, noting that Nair primarily sold narcotics to youngsters, students, and film industry personnel. The drugs were reportedly sourced from Delhi and other northern states and sold at Rs 3,000 per gram in Kochi. A native of Kozhikode named Ubaid is identified as the supplier who provided drugs to Nair. Officials confirmed that Nair collected payments in cash and was staying at a luxury hotel in Kakkanad at the time of his arrest. He was produced before a court and remanded in judicial custody. Authorities stated they are examining Nair's financial transactions and phone records, with more arrests expected in the coming days as the probe into the distribution network continues
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Kochi Excise Arrests Photographer in MDMA Drug Ring
Ernakulam Excise arrests fashion photographer Arun K Nair with 38.13 grams of MDMA and cash, exposing a supply chain targeting youth and film industry members