Drugs hidden in woman's private parts, seven arrested in MDMA haul in Kerala

The operation began on Friday night when personnel from the Peechi police station intercepted a car during a vehicle inspection at Vaniyampara.

Published on: Jun 28, 2026, 15:32:41 IST

Written by Priyanjali Narayan

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Seven people, including two women, were arrested in Kerala's Thrissur district after police uncovered a 308-gram MDMA haul in two linked narcotics cases, with part of the synthetic drug allegedly recovered from the private parts of one of the women, officials said on Sunday.

Finding the behaviour of the four occupants suspicious, officers carried out a detailed search and recovered two grams of MDMA concealed in the private parts of one of the two women. (Image for representation)

The operation began on Friday night when personnel from the Peechi police station intercepted a car during a vehicle inspection at Vaniyampara, according to a PTI report.

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Returning after attending a party in Palakkad

Finding the behaviour of the four occupants suspicious, officers carried out a detailed search and recovered two grams of MDMA concealed in the private parts of one of the two women.

The four arrested were identified as Shifaz (26) of Kakkassery, Vidya (28) of Nenmeni, Jishnu (27) of Attayoor and Sreelakshmi (20) of Nambazhikad.

The District Anti-Narcotic Special Action Force was informed, and during questioning, the accused allegedly told investigators they were returning after attending a party at a resort in Muthalamada in Palakkad district.

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13 grams of MDMA found

Police said the investigation revealed that Shifaz had procured the drugs. A search of his house under the Pavaratty police station limits led to the seizure of 13 grams of MDMA.

Further investigation revealed that more narcotics had been removed from the house by Shifaz's friend, Sumesh.

Police tracked Sumesh and identified two of his associates as Shabeer P A, 37, of Thaikkad and Ansad, 33, of Chavakkad.

Personnel from the Chavakkad police station took the duo into custody and recovered 288.8 grams of MDMA from an aluminium fabrication shop at Thaikkad on Saturday.

Police later arrested Sumesh, 25, in connection with the case.

Officials said a total of 308 grams of MDMA, valued at more than ₹15 lakh, was seized in the two cases registered at the Peechi and Chavakkad police stations.

All seven accused were produced before a court earlier on Sunday and were remanded to judicial custody, police said.

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Priyanjali Narayan
Priyanjali Narayan is a journalist with Hindustan Times based in New Delhi. She has over two years of experience covering national and international affairs, reporting on breaking news, producing in-depth explainers, and writing feature stories. Her work explores the political, social, and cultural dimensions of major events, with a focus on providing clear, nuanced, and accessible journalism for a broad audience.Before joining Hindustan Times, she was part of the India Today newsroom, where she specialised in explanatory journalism. There, she wrote detailed analyses of major domestic and international issues and produced feature stories that included interviews with prominent public figures. The role strengthened her ability to combine speed with depth in a fast-paced news environment.She holds a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in History from the University of Delhi. Her academic training continues to shape her storytelling, grounding her work in historical context and research-driven insight.Outside the newsroom, she enjoys reading personal essays and fiction, and is often planning her next trip, always seeking stories that deepen her understanding of people and places.Read More

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