The city police arrested two persons in Muthialpet and seized 800 grams of methamphetamine, two mobile phones and a two-wheeler.

Based on a tip-off received by the inspector of Muthialpet police station, police personnel conducted surveillance near the junction of Mannady Street and Thambu Chetty Street on Wednesday (June 17, 2026) morning. During the operation, they apprehended Abdul Jabbar (42) of S.M. Kovil Street, Royapuram, who was allegedly in possession of methamphetamine for illegal sale. Police seized 100 grams of methamphetamine and a mobile phone from him.

Based on information provided by Abdul Jabbar during interrogation, police subsequently arrested the main accused, Abdul Naser (63) of Saiva Muthiah Street, Mannady. From his possession, officers seized 700 grams of methamphetamine, a mobile phone, a two-wheeler and empty plastic covers allegedly used for packaging the drug.

Investigation revealed that Abdul Naser, along with his associates, had allegedly procured methamphetamine in bulk and supplied it to Abdul Jabbar for distribution and sale. Both the accused were produced before a court and remanded to judicial custody.

Police said efforts are under way to trace and arrest other absconding suspects linked to the case.