Police arrested 42-year-old Noushad K from a lodge on Kannampuzha Road near Marottichuvadu in Thrikkakara.[1] City police said two people were arrested in separate drug raids conducted within the Thrikkakara and Kalamassery police station limits.[1] The Malayalam account identifies the Thrikkakara accused as Noushad K, aged 42, of Korattiyil house in Ottapalam, Palapuram, Palakkad.[2] The Kochi City narcotics cell ACP-led DANSAF team made the arrests.[2]

He was allegedly carrying 45.29g of ganja and 2.9g of hashish oil.[1] He was also allegedly carrying 2.06g of MDMA, which is excluded from the cannabis total.[1] Police also seized Rs 90,000 allegedly earned through drug sales.[1]

Police said the accused would be produced at the stations and cases would be registered.[2]