Cocaine case: Actor Krishna arrested for role in drugs network

CHENNAI: The Chennai city police on Thursday arrested actor Krishna alias Srikrishna, an alleged drug user and distributor within a social network, as part of a widening narcotics investigation sparked by a pub brawl last month. His arrest follows the apprehension of his alleged supplier, Kevin, from whom police seized a significant quantity of drugs and equipment.

Krishna is accused of purchasing narcotics from Kevin, using them, sharing them with friends, and coordinating drug use through WhatsApp groups, where locations and timings were allegedly discussed.

The investigation, which police describe as "scientific, technical, and based on evidence and witness statements," culminated in the arrest of Kevin earlier on Thursday.

Police also seized cocaine (0.5 grams) methamphetamine (10.30 gm), MDMA (2.75 gm), OG ganja, (2.40 gm), ganja (30 gm), small weight machines (2), laptop (1), cellphone (1) and cash Rs 45,000.

The probe began after a drunken brawl between two groups at a pub within the Nungambakkam police station limits on May 22, 2025. Two cases were registered, leading to the initial arrests of one person in one case and seven in the other.

Subsequent inquiries revealed a drug link, resulting in the earlier arrests of four individuals: Pratheepkumar, John (a national of Ghana), Prasad, and actor Srikanth. The intensive investigation then uncovered the involvement of Krishna and Kevin.

Acting on gathered evidence – including bank transaction records, previously seized drugs, witness testimonies, and technical proof – police arrested Kevin on Thursday. Based on the accumulated evidence directly linking him to Kevin's network and his own alleged activities, Krishna was arrested subsequently.

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