Manipal, September 15, 2025 – In a swift action against drug peddling, Manipal Police Station arrested a 26-year-old man for possessing and selling MDMA (Ecstasy) in a public place near Vidyarathna Nagar, Manipal. The operation, led by Police Inspector Mahesh Prasad and his team, resulted in the seizure of 6.61 grams of the contraband substance, valued at approximately ₹13,000, along with two mobile phones worth ₹60,000.

Acting on a tip-off received at 07:30 AM, the police team reached the spot near Nandini Milk Parlour on Deputy Commissioner Office Road in Vidyarathna Nagar, Shivalli Village, Udupi Taluk. They confirmed the presence of the accused near a scooter bearing registration number KA20-HF-8927 at 09:20 AM and conducted a raid.

The accused, identified as Mohammed Arfan (26), son of Mohammed Adil, a resident of House No. 2-1-31 near Badriya Masjid, Vinaya Nagar, Belapu Post and Village, Kapu Taluk, Udupi District, was taken into custody. A search of the scooter’s dashboard revealed two mobile phones and a white plastic container. Inside an air zip plastic cover within the container, 6.61 grams of white MDMA powder was recovered.

The accused was allegedly selling the narcotic substance for personal profit. The total estimated value of the seized items stands at ₹73,000.

Manipal Police have registered a case under Crime No. 165/2025, invoking Sections 8(c), 20(B), and 22(B) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.