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Drug pusher posing as Sub Inspector arrested in Keralam’s Kozhikode

The accused, identified as Rojith, was found in possession of an air pistol, handcuffs, a fake police identity card, and a photograph of himself dressed in a police uniform. posed as a Sub-Inspector attached to the District Anti-Narcotics Special Action Force

Drug pusher posing as Sub Inspector arrested in Keralam’s Kozhikode

In Kozhikode, Kerala, the Feroke Police arrested a man on Friday who had allegedly posed as a Sub-Inspector and conducted fake anti-drug operations. The accused, Rojith from Chungam, was found with an air pistol, handcuffs, a counterfeit police ID card, and a photo of himself in a police uniform. According to police, Rojith had been impersonating a Sub-Inspector with the District Anti-Narcotics Special Action Force.

By using this false identity, he allegedly seized drugs from traffickers before selling them for personal gain. Investigators also discovered he made phone calls while falsely claiming to be a police officer. Rojith was apprehended on Thursday night following an anonymous complaint. Several of his associates are now under investigation.

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