Meth worth Rs 27 crore seized by NCB in Chennai
Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) officials seized 2.7 kg of methamphetamine, valued at Rs 27 crore, and arrested two suspects, including a Sri Lankan national in a drug bust in Chennai.
Acting on intelligence inputs, officials intercepted Vijaykumar and Manivannan near the Moolakadai Bus Stand on October 22, recovering 1.9 kg of methamphetamine, commonly referred to as “ICE,” from their possession.
Vijaykumar, reportedly residing in a Kanyakumari refugee camp, had allegedly travelled to Chennai to receive the meth consignment, which was intended for trafficking to Sri Lanka.
Following this initial arrest, further searches at Manivannan’s residence led to the discovery of an additional 900 grams of methamphetamine, adding to the total seizure.
During a subsequent investigation, the NCB also recovered Rs 15 lakh in cash, suspected to be proceeds from drug trafficking. The operation underscores a focused crackdown on methamphetamine trafficking networks operating in the region.
Both suspects are now in judicial custody, with investigations ongoing to identify additional links and individuals involved in the drug trafficking network.
This operation is part of a broader NCB initiative to curb the illegal drug trade, particularly methamphetamine trafficking to and from neighbouring countries.