Udupi: Man held with MDMA near Bhujanga Park; drugs worth Rs 85,000 seized

mangaloretoday.com

A 36-year-old man was arrested by Udupi Town police for allegedly attempting to sell MDMA near Bhujanga Park in Ajjarkad on the night of October 17. The seized drugs and other articles are estimated to be worth Rs 85,000.

The arrested person has been identified as Vijay Poojary of Ankudru in Udyavar.

Police acted on a tip-off received by sub-inspector Bharatesh Kankanawadi and apprehended Poojary while he was allegedly engaged in selling the banned substance using a scooter.

A search of the scooter’s boot resulted in the recovery of MDMA and other items.

The seizure included 17.66 grams of MDMA, estimated to be worth Rs 35,000, a weighing machine, white-coloured tablets, 2.18 grams of powder, a scooter and mobile phones.

The combined value of the seized articles is estimated at Rs 85,000.

A case has been registered at Udupi Town police station.

Police said Poojary has a previous criminal record, with three cases registered against him at Udupi Town police station and one at Kaup police station.