Wayanad: Three youths, identified as Muhammad Ijaz (26), hailing from Vellamunda, K. Sabith (24), and T.G. Amaljith (28), were apprehended by the Thondernad police. They were arrested for allegedly being in possession of a deadly drug, MDMA, which they had purportedly brought with the intention of selling it in Mananthavady. The arrest was conducted under the leadership of S.I.N. Ajeesh Kumar.
There has been a significant surge in the number of cases registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act in the state. In 2022, there were more than 26,000 cases registered, whereas in 2016, there were only 5,924 cases. This marks a staggering increase of 450 percent.
Excise officials themselves admit that the figures for 2023 are expected to be even worse. In the last seven years, it has been reported that MDMA use has been widespread for some time.
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