Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Two arrested with MDMA worth Rs 8 lakh in Kerala
Two men, Saifudheen and Riyas Ali, were caught by the police in Kerala with a large amount of a drug called MDMA.
The police found the drug hidden on their bodies after stopping their car.
The drug is worth a lot of money illegally, around Rs 8 lakh.
The men had brought the drug from Bengaluru to sell it in Kerala.
The police are now investigating to find out if there are more people involved in this illegal drug business.
Two men, Saifudheen and Riyas Ali, were arrested in Kerala for trafficking MDMA.
The police seized 98.2 grams of MDMA worth Rs 8 lakh from their possession.
The men had allegedly procured the drugs from Bengaluru and intended to sell them in Kerala.
The arrest was made by the District Anti-Narcotics Special Action Force (DANSAF).
The case was registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.
- Who
- Saifudheen (38) and Riyas Ali (32)
- What
- Arrest of two interstate drug traffickers with MDMA worth Rs 8 lakh
- When
- July 26
- Where
- Vazhikadavu, Malappuram district, Kerala
- Why
- To prevent the illegal trafficking and sale of narcotic drugs
Law Enforcement Perspective
Traffickers' Perspective
Legality of Drug Possession
Law Enforcement Perspective
Possession and trafficking of MDMA are illegal and punishable under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.
Traffickers' Perspective
The traffickers may argue that they were merely transporting the drugs for personal use or financial gain, potentially downplaying the severity of their actions.
- Date of Arrest
- July 26
- Location of Arrest
- Vazhikadavu, Malappuram district, Kerala
- Amount of MDMA Seized
- 98.2 grams
- Estimated Street Value
- Rs 8 lakh
- Arrested Individuals
- Saifudheen (38) and Riyas Ali (32)
- Act Under Which Arrested
- Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act