Mangaluru CCB Police Arrest Two for Alleged LSD Trafficking; 100 Strips Worth Rs 3 Lakh Seized
Mangaluru: The Central Crime Branch (CCB) police of Mangaluru have arrested two men for allegedly selling the banned narcotic drug LSD (Lysergic Acid Diethylamide) in the city. The police seized 100 LSD strips, valued at approximately Rs 3 lakh, along with three mobile phones.
According to the police, the accused had allegedly procured LSD strips from Bengaluru and were selling them in Mangaluru, targeting members of the public and students.
Acting on specific information, a CCB team conducted an operation near the Padil Railway Bridge in Mangaluru on the afternoon of November 3, 2026, and arrested the two accused. The seized items included 100 LSD strips worth approximately Rs 3 lakh and three mobile phones. The total value of the seized property is estimated at Rs 3.35 lakh.
The arrested persons have been identified as: Nihal Sampres Rodrigues, 30, residing at Padil, Mangaluru and Siddharth Shetty, 35, residing at Urwa Store, Mangaluru.
According to the police, a case related to alleged drug peddling has previously been registered against Nihal Sampres Rodrigues at Mangaluru North Police Station. Siddharth Shetty reportedly has nine cases registered against him at the Barkе and Urwa police stations, involving allegations of assault, attempted murder and ganja peddling, among other offences.
A case has been registered at Kankanady Town Police Station in connection with the seizure, and further investigation is underway.
The police suspect that several others may be involved in the alleged drug trafficking network. Efforts are continuing to identify and trace the other persons involved.
CCB officers and personnel participated in the operation.