Thiruvananthapuram | In a major drug bust, a youth was arrested for allegedly possessing more than 100 grams of MDMA here on Saturday, police said.

The accused was identified as Shamnu, a native of Malayinkeezhu in Thiruvananthapuram district.

According to police, the District Anti-Narcotics Special Action Force of the Thiruvananthapuram City Police seized more than 100 grams of MDMA from him during a covert operation.

Police said the DANSAF team had received specific information that drug trafficking was taking place in and around Technopark.

Acting on the tip-off, the team kept the area under surveillance and spotted Shamnu allegedly carrying the contraband.

On seeing the police team, Shamnu allegedly tried to flee, ramming his vehicle into other vehicles in an attempt to escape.

Three vehicles, including a DANSAF vehicle, were damaged in the incident, police said.

The DANSAF team, however, chased and overpowered him before taking him into custody.

Police said Shamnu is a habitual offender involved in drug-related cases.

Further investigation is underway, officials said.