Thiruvananthapuram: Three individuals from Tamil Nadu were arrested for smuggling drugs disguised as candies. The incident took place in Nedumangad, Thiruvananthapuram. The accused have been identified as Prashant, Ganesh, and Mark.
According to the police, a parcel containing 105 drug-laced candies was sent to the address of a private boys’ hostel in Vattappara. The suspects were caught red-handed by the DANSAF (District Anti-Narcotics Special Action Force) team when they arrived to collect the package.
Further investigation confirmed that the candies contained Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a potent psychoactive compound extracted from cannabis. This indicates a new smuggling method aimed at avoiding suspicion.
With increasing cases of drug trafficking across the Tamil Nadu-Kerala border, authorities have tightened surveillance. The accused have been remanded in custody, and further investigations are underway.
