Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Police seize 100g MDMA, arrest youth in Thiruvananthapuram
Police in Thiruvananthapuram caught a young man named Shamnu with a lot of a drug called MDMA.
They had been watching him because they thought he was selling drugs.
When they tried to catch him, he tried to run away and crashed into some cars.
The police caught him anyway and are now investigating more.
Shamnu has been in trouble for drugs before.
The police are still looking into what happened.
Police seized over 100 grams of MDMA from a youth named Shamnu in Thiruvananthapuram.
The arrest was made by the District Anti-Narcotics Special Action Force (DANSAF).
Shamnu attempted to flee, damaging three vehicles, including a DANSAF vehicle.
Shamnu is a habitual offender involved in previous drug-related cases.
Further investigation is underway.
- Who
- Shamnu, a youth from Malayinkeezhu in Thiruvananthapuram district
- What
- Possession of over 100 grams of MDMA
- When
- July 25
- Where
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Why
- Shamnu was allegedly involved in drug trafficking around Technopark
Law Enforcement Perspective
Accused's Perspective
Possession of Drugs
Law Enforcement Perspective
The police claim they have evidence of Shamnu possessing over 100 grams of MDMA.
Accused's Perspective
Shamnu may argue that the drugs were not his or that he was coerced into carrying them.
Attempt to Flee
Law Enforcement Perspective
The police state that Shamnu tried to flee and damaged vehicles in the process.
Accused's Perspective
Shamnu might claim he was acting out of fear or panic.
- Date
- July 25
- Location
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Drug Seized
- Over 100 grams of MDMA
- Accused
- Shamnu
- Law Enforcement Unit
- District Anti-Narcotics Special Action Force (DANSAF)
- Vehicles Damaged
- Three, including a DANSAF vehicle