ERODE: The Erode North police arrested a man on Thursday for possessing contraband drugs worth Rs 1 lakh intended for illicit sale near a private college in Erode.
The arrested man has been identified as A Kalaiselvan, 30, of Muniyappan Kovil Street in Manickampalayam in Erode district.
Acting on a tip-off about the illegal sale of narcotic pills near the college, a special police patrol team rushed to the area and kept it under surveillance. During the operation, officers noticed Kalaiselvan behaving suspiciously and intercepted him.
A search led to the seizure of 3,000 restricted pharmaceutical tablets from his possession.
Police registered a case against him. He was remanded in judicial custody. Police said strict action would continue against those involved in such offences.
Tysion Prabhu is a senior correspondent with The Times of India i...
Read MoreTysion Prabhu is a senior correspondent with The Times of India in Coimbatore. As a crime reporter, he covers crime trends, defence, and the railways. He holds a master’s degree in journalism from PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore. In addition to crime reporting, he also writes on sports and has a background as a professional cricket player.
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