Chennai police arrest three for meth possession in Virugambakkam

Chennai: Three men, including a film production company manager, were arrested for possessing methamphetamine in Virugambakkam. Police seized seven grams of the banned narcotic substance from them and are investigating their links to a larger drug supply network.The arrested are Koushik, 31, of Ekkaduthangal, Abinesh, 33, of Saligramam and Chandrasekar, 29, of Purasawalkam. Police said Koushik, whose father, Ganapathy, works as a junior artiste in the film industry, was employed as a manager at a film production company. Chandrasekar was working at an IT firm on Old Mahabalipuram Road.Acting on specific information, personnel from the Anti-Narcotics Intelligence Unit intercepted Koushik and seized three grams of methamphetamine from him.During questioning, Koushik reportedly told police that he had been purchasing the drug from Abinesh, whom he had met through a friend in the film industry. Based on this, police traced Abinesh to Saligramam and seized one gram of methamphetamine from him. Further interrogation led investigators to Chandrasekar, from whom another three grams of the narcotic substance was recovered.Police said Abinesh had previously been booked in a narcotics case registered in 2024 under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.The three accused were handed over to Virugambakkam police for further investigation. Following questioning, they were remanded in judicial custody.Police are investigating the source of the methamphetamine and are inquiring to identify others involved in supplying drugs to the accused.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Chennai | Silver Rate in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai | Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Petrol Price in Chennai | Diesel Price in Chennai | CNG Price in Chennai | LPG Price in ChennaiStay updated with the latest Chennai news. Download the TOI App.