The Narcotics Control Bureau seized 785 gms of Tramadol, a psychotropic drug in Auroville and arrested one accused from Puducherry in connection with the case.
Police sources said the accused S. Manikandan (34) of Orleanpet in Puducherry operated a pharmacy in Chinna Mudaliyar Chavady and allegedly supplied the drugs to various contacts.
Following a tip-off, a team from the NCB arrested Manikandan near a restaurant in Auroville on Tuesday and seized 785 gms of the drug from his possession. A case has been registered.