Vijayawada police arrest two for alleged MDMA drug supply

Vijayawada: One Town police arrested two youths for allegedly selling MDMA drugs in the city after reportedly bringing the contraband from Rajasthan.

The accused were identified as K Shaitan and Mangilal. Police seized around six grams of MDMA from their possession during the operation. According to officials, the duo was allegedly involved in supplying the synthetic drug to customers in different parts of the city.

Acting on specific information, police conducted a raid and took the suspects into custody. During the search, officers recovered the MDMA packets and other material linked to the case. A case was registered against the accused, and further investigation is underway to identify possible buyers and any larger drug supply network connected to them.

Police are also trying to determine how long the accused were operating in Vijayawada and whether more people are involved in the racket. Officials said strict action would be taken against those engaged in drug trafficking and distribution in the city.

The arrests come amid intensified efforts by Vijayawada police to curb the sale and movement of narcotic substances. City police said that Elite Anti-Narcotics Group for Law Enforcement (EAGLE teams) were conducting a row of surprise inspections and raids in the sensitive areas and keeping an eye on gangs that are targeting the youth.