Mangaluru: Woman arrested with MDMA worth Rs 15.3 lakh; drug supply network busted

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, November 3, 2026: The Mangaluru North Police have arrested a 42-year-old woman on charges of supplying narcotic substances to youngsters and students across the city and seized 153 grams of MDMA, valued at approximately Rs 15.3 lakh, from her apartment.

The arrested woman has been identified as Naseema alias Naseem (42), a native of Guringana in Layila village of Belthangady taluk, Dakshina Kannada district.

According to the police, the drug supply network came to light during the investigation into a drug consumption case registered at Mangaluru North Police Station on November 1.

During the probe, police gathered information that Naseema had allegedly supplied narcotic substances to the accused in that case. Following this lead, investigators launched an operation to trace the source of the drug supply network.

Acting on credible information, the police raided a flat on the first floor of an apartment near Pumpwell-Ujjodi in Mangaluru. During the operation, they seized 153 grams of MDMA worth Rs 15,30,000.

During further interrogation, the accused reportedly revealed that she had been supplying and selling narcotic substances to youngsters and students across Mangaluru city.

The arrested woman was produced before a court and remanded to judicial custody.

Police said a few more persons were allegedly involved in the drug supply network and their arrest is pending. Further investigation is underway to identify and apprehend the remaining accused.

Officers and personnel of Mangaluru North Police Station took part in the operation to trace the accused and seize the narcotic substances.