Kochi Police Invoke Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT NDPS) Act Against Odisha Native

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The Kochi City police have taken a significant step in combating narcotics trade by invoking the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT NDPS) Act against Ramesh Kusulia, an Odisha native. Kusulia has been accused of being involved in several cases of smuggling large quantities of cannabis from Odisha and distributing it across various districts in Kerala. The police investigation revealed that Kusulia played a key role in supplying ganja to two Odisha natives, Pintu Nimal and Parshu Nag, who were arrested in October for smuggling 24.32kg of cannabis near Ernakulam South railway station. Further investigation led to the arrest of Kusulia in November for smuggling 59.24kg of cannabis.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ramesh Kusulia, an Odisha native, has been charged under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT NDPS) Act for his alleged involvement in narcotics cases.
  • Kusulia has been accused of smuggling large quantities of cannabis from Odisha and distributing it across various districts in Kerala.
  • The police investigation revealed that Kusulia supplied ganja to two Odisha natives, Pintu Nimal and Parshu Nag, who were arrested in October for smuggling 24.32kg of cannabis.
  • Kusulia was arrested in November for smuggling 59.24kg of cannabis, along with six others.
  • The Kochi City police commissioner, Putta Vimaladitya, ordered action under PIT NDPS Act against Kusulia.
  • The screening committee and government approved the report, issuing an order under Section 3(1) of the PIT NDPS Act.
  • Kusulia was transferred to Thiruvananthapuram Poojappura central jail on June 12.

Statistics:

  • 24.32kg of cannabis were seized near Ernakulam South railway station in October.
  • 59.24kg of cannabis were seized in November, along with six others.
  • Kusulia was transferred to Thiruvananthapuram Poojappura central jail on June 12.
  • The Kochi City police commissioner, Putta Vimaladitya, initiated action under PIT NDPS Act against Kusulia.

Sources:

  • "Kochi: City police invoke Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT NDPS) Act against Odisha native for alleged involvement in repeated incidents of narcotic cases." (Times of India)