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**Summary:**
A drug investigation in Nungambakkam, Chennai, has taken a twist. After arresting multiple individuals, including actors and foreign nationals, for cocaine peddling, allegations have surfaced against three police officers involved in the investigation. A key drug peddler and his associate claim these officers accepted bribes of up to ₹50 lakh from actresses to avoid being implicated in the case. As a result, the accused officers have been reassigned pending further investigation. The investigation continues, with additional arrests related to the drug network.
**News Article:**
**Chennai Police Officers Reassigned Amidst Cocaine Investigation Bribery Allegations**
**CHENNAI, July 24, 2025** – Three police officers involved in a high-profile cocaine investigation in Nungambakkam have been reassigned to the vacancy reserve category following allegations of bribery. The Inspector and two Sub-Inspectors, who were part of a special team, are accused of accepting ₹50 lakh from actresses in exchange for shielding them from the drug probe.
The allegations arose during the custodial interrogation of key drug peddler, Pradeep alias Prado, and his associate, Sara Khumma, a Nigerian national. The investigation initially stemmed from a clash at a Nungambakkam bar last month, leading to the arrest of AIADMK functionary Prasad and seven others. Further investigation uncovered Prasad’s connections to a drug cartel involving Prado and John, a Ghanian national operating from Bengaluru.
“It was an allegation by the accused. As of now, three officers — an inspector and two sub-inspectors — had been removed from the special team and posted in the vacancy reserve category,” said a senior police officer. “Further action will follow after enquiry.”
The investigation has already resulted in the arrest of over 28 individuals in connection with cocaine peddling, including actors Srikanth and Krishna, along with his associate Jeswir alias Kevin. The police allege that Prado and John supplied cocaine to individuals, including actor Srikanth, for the past three years. Evidence of financial transactions and electronic communications has been collected.
In a related development, the Vepery police arrested Saurav Chouhan, 38, for allegedly peddling cocaine obtained from a Nigerian national. A search of his apartment resulted in the seizure of seven grams of cocaine.
The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to unravel the full extent of the drug network and address the serious allegations against the police officers.
First Piper 