TIRUPPUR: Police are monitoring gyms across Tiruppur city to find if methamphetamine is used in the facilities. The action was taken based on input received from a gang that was arrested recently.
Commissioner of Police S Rajendran formed three special teams to conduct surprise checks at hotels and lodges in Tiruppur recently. On February 13 night during a raids at a lodge, a gang of six was arrested with around 8.5 grams of methamphetamine.
During investigation, it was found that the gang bought the methamphetamine from Kerala. Police are on the lookout for the dealer. It was also found that some gym users are using methamphetamine. Following this, another special team has been formed to investigate the matter.