Bengaluru police bust two drug networks; narcotics worth over Rs 5 crore seized

Bengaluru: Bengaluru city police have busted two major narcotics networks, seizing drugs valued at more than Rs 5 crore.

In the first case, CCB officers seized 1 kg of MDMA worth Rs 2.2 crore and high-grade hydro ganja valued at Rs 2 crore within the Ashoknagar police station limits. Three accused — two foreign nationals and one Indian — have been arrested.

In a separate case, north division police seized around 1 kg of hydro ganja and 50 grams of MDMA, collectively valued at Rs 50 lakh. A gang of three has been arrested, and one vehicle has been seized.

Police said they have identified additional links in both networks and that further investigations are underway.