The Vadakara NDPS court has sentenced the accused who was caught with methamphetamine in Kannur to 10 years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 1 lakh.

On October 30, 2022, Pinarayi Excise Range team arrested Ismail, a native of Mambaram Poyanad, with 156.744 grams of methamphetamine in his car at Mailulli Metta.