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The Dakshina Kannada District and Sessions Court sentenced five individuals to rigorous imprisonment ranging from 12 to 14 years under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, for drug peddling. The accused were arrested in June 2022 for planning to sell MDMA to students after the Central Crime Branch Police seized 125 grams of the substance.

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Five Sentenced to Prison for Drug Trafficking in Dakshina Kannada

Mangaluru, India – December 6, 2025 – The Dakshina Kannada District and Sessions Court has sentenced five individuals to lengthy prison terms for drug trafficking, marking a significant victory for law enforcement in the region. Lual Daniel Justine Boulo, Mohammed Rameez, Moiddin Rasheed, Abdul Ravoof, and Sabitha were convicted under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS) of 1985.

Principal District and Sessions Judge Basavaraj found the defendants guilty of possessing and intending to distribute commercial quantities of manufactured drugs (Section 21 (C) of NDPS Act) and consumption of narcotic drugs (Section 27 (B)).

The sentences, as announced by Mangaluru Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy, are as follows:

  • Lual Daniel Justine Boulo (aka Dany) & Mohammed Rameez: 14 years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of ₹1.55 lakh each.
  • Abdul Ravoof (aka Tough Ravoof): 13 years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of ₹1.45 lakh.
  • Moiddin Rasheed & Sabitha (aka Chinchu): 12 years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of ₹1.35 lakh each.

The arrests occurred during a raid conducted by the Central Crime Branch Police on June 14, 2022, at a location within the city. The accused were apprehended while allegedly planning to sell MDMA (methylenedioxymethamphetamine) to students. Police seized 125 grams of the substance.

The Cyber, Economic and Narcotics Crime Police Station registered the case, conducted the investigation, and led the prosecution. Principal Public Prosecutor Judith O.M. Crasta represented the state during the proceedings.

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