Film stars among four arrested in drug operation

Oct 8, 2026, 4:05 PM
Items seized during a previous operation

Items seized during a previous operation

Four individuals, including several film stars, have been arrested in Villimale' in connection with a drug-related operation.

According to the police, four men were taken into custody during an anti-narcotics operation currently underway in Villimale'. Authorities confirmed that three of the suspects are prominent figures within the local film industry.

Police stated that search operations related to the case are ongoing and noted that further details will be disclosed as the investigation progresses.

This is not the first time members of the film industry have been implicated in drug offences, as several actors have been arrested in similar police operations in the past.

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