Kochi: Malayalam actress arrested for possessing drugs

Kochi, Dec 17: Aswathy Babu, a popular TV and film actress, was arrested along with her driver in Kochi on Sunday for possessing drugs.

According to reports, an official attached to the Thrikkakkara police station confirmed the arrest.

The Times of India quoted a Thirkkakara sub-inspector as saying, "We have been closely monitoring her over the past few weeks following information that she was in possession of banned drugs. The drugs were bought from Bengaluru and we are yet to identify the supplier."

Aswathy was in possession of about 5 gm of MDMA, according to the daily.

The officials are investigating further to find out more about the entire drug network and the source of the drugs.