# Police Close In on Synthetic Drug Trafficking Kingpin

- Topic: india
- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 2026-08-01
- Original: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/police-close-in-on-kingpin-behind-synthetic-drug-trafficking-case/article71294755.ece
- Language: en
- Image: https://www.thehindu.com/theme/images/og-image.png

A special investigation team has arrested five people, including three special educators, in connection with a synthetic drug trafficking case in Kerala. The police believe they have identified the kingpin behind the operation and are planning to make an arrest soon.

## Key takeaways

- Police have arrested five people, including three special educators, in connection with the case.
- The investigation team has identified the kingpin behind the operation and is planning to make an arrest soon.
- The police believe that the kingpin is involved in a larger inter-state gang operating in the region.

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