Bajpe police arrested two 23-year-olds after a high-speed chase, recovering 1.2 kg of cannabis and professional weighing equipment worth ₹65,000.

  • Two suspects, Rakshit and Akshay B., both 23, were apprehended.
  • 1.214 kg of cannabis valued at ₹65,000 was recovered.
  • Digital weighing scales and mobile phones seized as evidence.

In a decisive operation against narcotics, the Bajpe police in Mangaluru have arrested two alleged drug peddlers. The suspects, identified as Rakshit and Akshay B., both 23 and residents of Kallige village in Bantwal taluk, were caught following a failed attempt to evade law enforcement.

The incident unfolded on Saturday during a routine vehicle-checking drive. According to official police reports, the duo was riding a scooter when they were signaled to stop. Instead of complying, the suspects accelerated, prompting a chase by the police officers. The suspects were eventually intercepted and apprehended.

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Upon searching the vehicle and the suspects, officers recovered 1.214 kg of cannabis. Further investigation revealed that the duo had procured the contraband from a contact in Maripalla and were en route to deliver the drugs to their clients.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that the seizure of a digital weighing machine indicates a structured distribution model. The shift of drug peddling into rural outskirts like Benjanpadavu suggests that supply chains are diversifying to avoid urban police surveillance.

The increasing involvement of young adults in the supply chain of narcotics highlights a critical need for grassroots-level intervention and stricter border monitoring.

The police have charged the accused under Sections 8(C) and 20(B)(II) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Along with the cannabis, the authorities seized two mobile phones and two two-wheelers used in the commission of the crime.

The jurisdictional court has remanded the accused to judicial custody for 14 days. Law enforcement agencies are now aggressively pursuing leads to identify and arrest the primary supplier based in Maripalla.

Did You Know?: The NDPS Act is one of India's most stringent laws, designed to provide a comprehensive mechanism for controlling narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What items were seized from the suspects?
The police seized 1.214 kg of cannabis, a digital weighing machine, two mobile phones, and two scooters.

2. What is the current legal status of the accused?
The accused have been remanded to judicial custody for 14 days by the jurisdictional court.