Chennai: Seven youngsters were arrested for possession of drugs from different parts of the city and 6g of methamphetamine was seized from them.
Acting on a tip-off about drug sales in Koyambedu and surrounding areas, police intensified surveillance in the locality. They apprehended Arjun, 22, a resident of Kodambakkam, a private college student, and his friend Tholkappiyan, 23, of Poonamallee.
During interrogation, the duo provided information that led to the arrests of Manoj, 22, of Poonamallee, Vendhan, 22, of MMDA Colony, Arumbakkam, Saran, 23, of Kodambakkam, Sibiraj, 22, of Virugambakkam, and Rahul, 22, of Thiruvottiyur.
Police are investigating the source of the drugs, suppliers and other details about the network. tnn