Sat Apr 19 09:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Shine Tom Chacko Arrested in Drug Case; Brother’s Remarks Spark Controversy
**Kochi, Kerala:** Actor Shine Tom Chacko was arrested on Saturday on charges related to drug abuse. The arrest followed a police investigation which revealed inconsistencies in his statements and examined his phone records and WhatsApp chats. Police found evidence linking him to a drug deal involving 20,000 rupees with a known drug peddler, Sajir. Shine’s Google Pay transactions were also scrutinized. He was taken into custody under sections 27 and 29 of the NDPS Act, which carries a potential sentence of six months to one year imprisonment.
Following the arrest, Shine’s brother, Jojo John Chacko, made controversial statements to the media. When questioned about whether Shine had been sent to a de-addiction center, Jojo claimed he wasn’t at home at the time and that *he* had been sent to a mental health facility. He also downplayed the drug deal, stating that he himself is someone who borrows 5000 rupees and doesn’t repay. He later stated that he had come to take his brother home after appearing to speculate about the possibility of bail. He also questioned reporters about the need for de-addiction centers.
Police conducted a medical examination of Shine Tom Chacko at Ernakulam General Hospital, collecting blood, hair, and nail samples for testing. Shine initially told police he fled a hotel because he feared he was being targeted.
The police investigation included examining Shine’s phone records and WhatsApp chats. His inability to explain a phone call to the drug dealer proved crucial in the decision to arrest him. The evidence collected suggests drug use, which can be detected in samples for up to four days. The arrest came after a three-hour interrogation.
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