Bengaluru, June 30: Bengaluru Police have arrested 17 alleged drug peddlers, including three foreign nationals, in a major anti-narcotics operation carried out across different parts of the city. The coordinated crackdown led to the seizure of narcotic substances estimated to be worth around Rs.25 crore.

According to police, the operation was conducted as part of an intensified drive to dismantle organized drug trafficking networks operating in Bengaluru. Multiple teams carried out simultaneous raids based on intelligence inputs, resulting in the arrests and the recovery of a large quantity of illegal narcotics.

Investigators are now examining the seized materials and gathering evidence to identify the source of the drugs, the distribution network, and others who may be linked to the racket. Officials indicated that further arrests could follow as the investigation progresses.

Bengaluru Police said the crackdown reflects their continued efforts to curb drug-related crimes and prevent the spread of narcotics in the city. Authorities also appealed to the public to share information about illegal drug activities to support law enforcement in combating the menace.

Further details are expected to be released as the investigation continues.