Six individuals have been arrested by Vaniyambadi Town police for possession of 1,200 narcotic tablets (Tapentadol) on the new bus terminus in Vaniyambadi city in Tirupattur on Saturday.
Police mentioned the arrested individuals have been recognized as S. Akash, 23, B. Prasanth, 22, V. Pratap, 21, Ok. Arish, 20, R. Prasanth, 21, and S. Ashwin, 21. They are residents of Coimbatore. Initial inquiry revealed that based mostly on a tip-off to Tirupattur SP V. Shyamala Devi, particular groups have been fashioned to conduct shock checks in locations like bus terminus and railway stations and remoted buildings in the district.
Accordingly, a particular police staff was conducting a routine examine close to Vaniyambadi railway station when the staff obtained an alert on the suspects leaving the railway station for the bus terminus.
The police mentioned that instantly, the staff rushed to the terminus and nabbed the suspects. Investigation discovered the gang had positioned an order for tablets, with pharmacies in Mumbai. The tablets have been despatched by couriers to them.
The police have been monitoring cell phones of suspects concerned in the crime earlier than they cornered them close to the bus terminus. A case was registered. Arrested individuals have been lodged at sub-jail in Tirupattur city. A probe is below method.
Published – March 28, 2026 06:50 pm IST
