Sivaganga district police confiscated three kilograms of methamphetamine worth roughly ₹15 crore in the black market and detained four suspects. The drug was slated for smuggling to Malaysia, but the operation was thwarted in Sivaganga.
Key Takeaways
- 3 kg methamphetamine seized
- Valued at approximately ₹15 crore
- Four suspects arrested
In a coordinated raid on Sunday, Sivaganga district police seized three kilograms of methamphetamine, a narcotic valued at around ₹15 crore on the illicit market. The substance was intended for export to Malaysia, but the plan collapsed when the gang was intercepted in Sivaganga.
Operation Background
Superintendent of Police Shiva Prasad disclosed that a tip-off prompted a special team to trail the suspects for three days. The operation culminated in the seizure of the drugs and the arrest of four individuals. Laboratory analysis confirmed the substance as methamphetamine.
Arrestees Profile
The detained individuals are: Rasool Dheen, 35; Abu alias Sagubar Sadiq, 26; Mohamed Hafeez, 28; and Mohamed Rafeeq alias Babu, 30. Three of them have been identified as “kuruvi” – a term used for long‑time smugglers of gold, electronics and drugs, operating for eight to nine years.
Smuggling Scheme and Internal Rift
According to confessions, the gang intended to transport the narcotics from Chennai to Bengaluru by road, then onward to Malaysia. However, a dispute over profit sharing caused them to abandon the original route and bring the cargo to Sivaganga, where the police intervened.
Current Investigation Status
Authorities also recovered three mobile phones, a two‑wheeler, and ₹3,000 in cash. The probe has yet to determine the exact source of the drugs or the intended Malaysian recipient, and those details remain under investigation. A case under the NDPS Act has been filed, and all four suspects have been produced before the court.
