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**Summary:**

Police in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, have arrested a doctor in connection with the seizure of cocaine on the Andhra University North Campus. This brings the total number of arrests in the case to three, including a South African national. The investigation revealed the doctor contributed funds to purchase the drugs and also consumed them. The cocaine was reportedly intended for personal consumption by a group of friends and was supplied by individuals based in Delhi.

**News Article:**

**Visakhapatnam Doctor Arrested in Cocaine Bust, Bringing Total to Three**

**Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh – July 6, 2025** – Police in Visakhapatnam have arrested a doctor in connection with a cocaine seizure on the Andhra University North Campus on July 5th. K. Sri Krishna Chaitanya Varma, 34, a resident of Kurmannapalem, was taken into custody on Sunday by the III Town Police.

This arrest follows the apprehension of Ch. Akshay, 34, of Seethammadhara, and Thomas Djimon, 30, a South African national residing in Delhi, on Saturday. The joint operation between the Visakhapatnam city police and the State’s anti-drug unit, EAGLE, resulted in the seizure of 25 grams of cocaine, estimated to be worth ₹15 lakh.

Assistant Commissioner of Police (East Sub-Division) K. Lakshmana Murthy stated that the investigation revealed Dr. Varma had contributed financially to purchase the cocaine with the intent of consuming it. Akshay, an insurance agent, reportedly confessed that the drugs were intended for personal consumption by himself and his friends. The group had agreed to pay ₹3.60 lakh for the substance.

Police investigations suggest the drug operation was orchestrated by individuals based in Delhi, identified as Prince alias Omenefe and Butchi. Akshay reportedly contacted Prince, who then arranged for Thomas to deliver the drugs. The delivery took place at an isolated location near the AU Maddilapalem Arch.

The investigation is ongoing.

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