ERODE: The Erode North police arrested a man on Thursday for possessing contraband drugs worth Rs 1 lakh intended for illicit sale near a private college in Erode.
The arrested man has been identified as A Kalaiselvan, 30, of Muniyappan Kovil Street in Manickampalayam in Erode district. A search led to the seizure of 3,000 restricted pharmaceutical tablets from his possession. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Coimbatore | Silver Rate in Coimbatore | Bank Holidays in Coimbatore | Public Holidays in Coimbatore | Coimbatore AQI | Weather in Coimbatore | Petrol Price in Coimbatore | Diesel Price in Coimbatore | CNG Price in Coimbatore | LPG Price in Coimbatore Stay updated with the latest Coimbatore news.
Police said strict action would continue against those involved in such offences. Acting on a tip-off about the illegal sale of narcotic pills near the college, a special police patrol team rushed to the area and kept it under surveillance. During the operation, officers noticed Kalaiselvan behaving suspiciously and intercepted him. Police registered a case against him. He was remanded in judicial custody. Download the TOI App.