Duo arrested for possession of narcotics

On Monday afternoon, the Sastri Nagar police arrested two Mylaporeans for possession of narcotics.

During a vehicle check, the two wheeler driven by J. Manual Regis, 22, and Gowtham Anthony, 23, of Mylapore, was intercepted by the police and the riders were questioned. When the duo gave contradictory answers, their vehicle was searched. 1 kg of ganja was found hidden in the vehicle. The police have seized the vehicle, the substance and some cash.

A magistrate court has remanded the duo to judicial custody.