A man from Assam, reportedly a key associate of drug dealers from north India, was arrested by the Excise personnel here on Sunday on charge of possessing 30 g of ‘premium’ heroin, referred to as ‘China White’.
A sum of ₹38,000 too was seized from the possession of Izadul Haq, 25, who was arrested by the personnel. Experts say consuming the drug could result in impairment of one’s immune system, damage the respiratory system, kidneys and blood vessels, and even cause death.
Excise Intelligence personnel had nabbed another member of the gang a week ago, following which they procured details of Haq, who reportedly used to frequent Kochi for wholesale trade of drugs.
