Three Arrested in Udupi on Charges of MDMA and Hydro Ganja Trafficking, Seized Drugs Worth Rs 3.31 Lakh

In a police operation in Udupi town, three individuals were detained after investigators seized a stash of MDMA and hydro cannabis valued at approximately Rs 3.31 lakh from a vehicle parked near a residential area.

The drugs, identified through forensic testing, included synthetic ecstasy (MDMA) and a highly potent form of cannabis classified under hydro ganja, a category of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. Authorities report that the seizure comes amid a surge in drug trafficking intelligence on the Udupi‑Karkala corridor, a known route for illicit substances entering coastal Karnataka.

Law‑enforcement officials say the arrest signals a reinforced crackdown on narcotics within the district, aiming to disrupt syndicates that exploit the region’s busy transit routes. Community leaders welcome the police action and call for continued vigilance.

Source: Google News – Udupi.