Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Aug 13: A major operation conducted by the CCB police resulted in the apprehension of three individuals, including a notorious drug peddler, for their involvement in the sale of MDMA (Methylene Dioxy Methamphetamine) across Mangaluru city.
A team led by P A Hegde, ACP of Mangaluru CCB Unit received information about Mohammed Imran, a resident of Moodshedde and his two accomplices. The trio had allegedly procured MDMA from Bangaluru and were distributing it in the Bondel Padushedde area using a white Maruti Ritz car (Registration No. KA-20-MB-0569).
The following individuals have been arrested in connection with the operation:
Mohammed Imran, alias Moodushedde Imran (36), residing in Shivanagar, Moodushedde village, Mangaluru; Amjat Khan (42), residing in Mumtaz Manzil, Netaji Nagar, 3rd Cross Road, Badagabettu, Manipal, Udupi district and Abdul Basheer Abbas (39), residing in Calcutta House Manjanadi, Mangalanti Post, Mangaluru.
During the arrest, police confiscated a significant quantity of MDMA, amounting to 170 grams and valued at Rs 9,00,000. Additionally, five MDMA pills, one Maruti Ridge car, six mobile phones, and a digital weighing scale were seized, collectively valued at approximately Rs 14,76,500. The accused are now facing charges registered at Kavoor Police Station.
Notably, Mohammed Imran has a history of criminal involvement. He has been previously charged in cases related to murder, ganja trafficking, robbery, illegal entry, and damage to property, among others. His criminal record spans across various police stations in the region. Imran was released from jail just a week prior to this arrest, having secured bail in a recent case.
One of the other accused, Abdul Basheer Abbas, was previously involved in an assault case registered at Bantwal Rural Police Station.
The operation was successfully executed by ACP P A Hegde of the CCB Unit, along with the dedicated efforts of nspector Shyam Sundar HM, PSI Narendra, Sudeep MV, Sharanappa Bhandari, and the entire CCB team.