52 test positive for drug consumption in year-end raid

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Sudheer Kumar Reddy

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Fifty-two persons, including 23 students, tested affirmative for narcotic cause consumption, pursuing 1,000 screening tests conducted crossed hostels, Paying Guest (PG) accommodation and different places successful Mangaluru connected December 30 and 31, according to metropolis police.

In a property note, Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy said the metropolis constabulary undertook a proactive and preventive enforcement thrust to guarantee a harmless and drug-free situation for citizens. As portion of the operation, the constabulary conducted cause tests connected 1,000 suspected individuals based connected credible quality and behavioural indicators.

Mr. Reddy noted that retired of 52 persons, 25 were students (two locals, 23 from extracurricular the district), portion 27 were non-students (17 labourers, 10 successful assorted occupations). Counselling and ineligible enactment are being handled responsibly and sensitively, helium added.

Three arrested

The City constabulary apprehended 3 alleged cause peddlers successful 2 abstracted cases. One accused was recovered with 50 grams of MDMA connected December 30, portion 2 different accused were recovered with 200 grams of MDMA connected December 31. The 3 accused persons person transgression backgrounds and were nether adjacent constabulary surveillance. The arrests marked an important measurement successful dismantling cause proviso networks, Mr. Reddy said.

The workout helped constabulary recognize depletion patterns and fortify aboriginal preventive efforts. It has provided invaluable penetration into the illustration of consumers, which enables constabulary to refine their strategy successful catching cause peddlers. The metropolis constabulary are committed to safeguarding youth, protecting communities and ensuring that celebrations successful the metropolis stay joyful, harmless and drug-free, Mr. Reddy said.

Published - January 01, 2026 08:53 p.m. IST

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