Chennai Students Using Courier Apps for Drug Trafficking: A Growing Concern

Chennai confronts a surge in student-run drug rackets utilizing delivery apps like Porter and Zepto for discreet distribution of substances like LSD and MDMA. Narcotics officials reveal over half of drug peddlers exploit these platforms. Students use encrypted Telegram groups and cryptocurrency, complicating law enforcement efforts. Ganja smuggling also evolves, with traffickers using train AC compartments for drop-offs, evading detection.