Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru

Mangaluru, Jul 11: As part of its ongoing crackdown on drug trafficking and consumption, Mangaluru city police have registered 40 cases under the NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) Act in 2025 so far, arresting 67 accused and seizing narcotic substances worth Rs 1,36,35,650.

The seized contraband this year includes 145.324 kg of ganja, 319.976 grams of MDMA, 13 grams of MDMA pills, 756.52 grams of hydro weed ganja, and various other narcotic substances.

In a major anti-drug operation held earlier this year on January 15, the department destroyed 335.460 kg of ganja, 7.640 kg of MDMA, and 16 grams of cocaine, collectively valued at Rs 6,80,86,558.

Continuing these efforts, on July 10, a narcotics disposal event was held at Re Sustainability Healthcare Solutions Ltd in the Kolnadu Industrial Area of Mulki, Dakshina Kannada. The destruction was carried out with the permission of the court and included narcotics seized in 23 cases from nine police stations under the Mangaluru city police commissionerate. A total of 21.320 kg of ganja and 60 grams of MDMA were incinerated during the event.

In addition to trafficking cases, police have also taken action against drug consumers, registering 335 cases against 376 individuals for consumption-related offenses under the NDPS Act in 2025.