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Two youths arrested for possessing narcotics in Vellore

The Hindu Nov 08, 2026 at 12:54 AM IST India

AI summary

Vellore police arrested two 23-year-old men for possessing 1,300 narcotic tablets near the local fort complex. The suspects, who ordered the drugs online, were intercepted while traveling to Chennai to sell the narcotics.

Key takeaways

  • Police seized 1,300 Tapentadol tablets from two youths near the Vellore fort complex.
  • The suspects ordered the pharmaceutical drugs online and received them via courier services.
  • The duo was apprehended while traveling to Chennai with plans to sell the narcotics.
  • Both arrested individuals were lodged in Vellore Central Prison as the investigation continues.
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