Woman Arrested For Smuggling MDMA Worth Lakhs From Bengaluru To Kollam

According to police, she was traveling in a car from Bengaluru when authorities attempted to stop the vehicle near Neendakara bridge.

The car used in the operation has been seized, and authorities are now investigating the source of the contraband and potential links to a larger trafficking network.

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A 34-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly trafficking synthetic drug MDMA, worth several lakhs, from Bengaluru to Kollam, police officials said on Saturday.

The accused, Anila Raveendran, a resident of Anchalummoodu, was taken into custody on Friday evening by the Sakthikulangara police and the Kollam City Police District Anti-Narcotic Special Action Force (DANSAF), as per a report on PTI.

According to police, she was traveling in a car from Bengaluru when authorities attempted to stop the vehicle near Neendakara bridge. However, the driver tried to evade them, leading to a chase before the car was intercepted.

A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of 50 grams of MDMA. Further medical examination revealed that Anila had hidden an additional 40 grams of the drug in her private parts. While the exact quantity is yet to be confirmed, police estimate the total seizure to be around 90 grams of MDMA.

Targeting Students

Police revealed that Anila had been supplying MDMA to school and college students in Kollam city. Additionally, she has a prior history of involvement in MDMA drug smuggling, officials said.

The car used in the operation has been seized, and authorities are now investigating the source of the contraband and potential links to a larger trafficking network.

Ongoing Investigation

With synthetic drug use on the rise, particularly among students, police have intensified efforts to curb drug trafficking and dismantle distribution networks in the region. Anila Raveendran has been remanded in custody as the investigation continues.