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In a swift and decisive operation, Mannargudi police uncovered a drug trafficking network during a routine vehicle inspection in the Thanjavur Aadhikottai village.
The suspicious behavior of a 40-year-old man riding a bike, identified as Sekar, raised alarms as he was found carrying four bags containing illicit substances, including gutka and hans.
Upon further interrogation, Sekar divulged startling information, claiming that he had procured the banned substances from none other than DMK councillor Sankar alias Sivasankar, who allegedly played a pivotal role as the supplier in the illicit trade.
The investigation escalated as police conducted thorough searches at several of Sankar’s residence, unearthing an additional 12 bags of drugs. Subsequently, Sankar was apprehended, and a staggering quantity of 140 kg of gutka and hans, with an estimated street value of ₹1.4 lakh, along with ₹4 lakhs in cash, was seized from his possession.
DMK Councillor Sankar, known to the locals for owning a petty shop near Mannargudi where he sells beetel leaves, pan parag, etc. Investigations by police revealed that he was also involved in selling banned substances. He was later presented before the magistrate in Mannarkudi court and jailed. His brother too was earlier arrested for the same reason.
(With inputs from Dinamalar)
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