Thrissur: A staff member of a private de-addiction centre was arrested with 4.5 grams of methamphetamine on Sunday.

The accused is Vivek (25) alias Dooli Vivek, a resident of Chettarikal. Vivek had been working at a private de-addiction centre in Karukutty and was allegedly selling narcotics to patients without the knowledge of the authorities. Based on a tip-off, officials conducted an investigation and apprehended him at Chettarikal.

He is said to be a key figure in the drug network operating around Angamaly. The Excise department had recently busted several drug-related cases in the Angamaly-Aluva region, which led them to uncover information about Vivek. He reportedly used the code word ‘point’ to sell methamphetamine. It was sold in retail at the rate of ₹3,000 per 0.5 grams.

Vivek is also an accused in earlier cases related to drug use and physical assault.

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The team that arrested him was led by Chalakudy Range Excise Inspector Harish C U. The team also included Assistant Excise Inspector Shafeeq T A, Chief Excise Officers Pranesh P P, Ajith P A, Aneesh Chandran, Muhammed Shan, and WCEO Kavya K S.

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