Bantwal: Man held for alleged drug peddling, goods worth Rs 1.93 lakh seized

Mangalore Today News Network

Bantwal, October 10, 2026: Police arrested a 48-year-old man on suspicion of drug peddling near the Brahmarakootlu toll gate in Kallige village and seized suspected narcotic substances and other items worth a total of Rs 1.93 lakh.

The arrested man has been identified as Ashraf alias Mohammed Ashraf (48), a native of Ammemar in Pudu village, currently residing at T.K. Flat in Farangipete.

Acting on credible information, a police team led by Inspector Anantha Padmanabha conducted a raid on the service road near the toll gate. On noticing the police, Ashraf allegedly attempted to flee but was apprehended by the team.

During the search, police found four packets containing white powder in his trouser pocket and five more packets beneath the seat of his scooter. A preliminary examination raised suspicion that the substance could be an amphetamine- or methamphetamine-type narcotic.

Police seized the suspected narcotic substance, two mobile phones, Rs 1,870 in cash, a debit card, eight empty zip-lock covers, a weighing machine and a scooter. The total value of the seized items was estimated at Rs 1.93 lakh.