The arrest of a 25-year-old software engineer by the Bandra unit of Anti Narcotics Cell (ANC) has revealed to the cops an international drug business that got established during the lockdown and operated via chatting apps.

Accused Yash Girish Kalani hails from Gujarat and has been staying at the posh Carter Road area in Bandra. "Kalani accessed www.reddit.com to procured American cannabis. He joined an international group called R/IndianEnts on the website," said an officer. "There he met a user named CannabisKings who suggested him to join 'Wickr Me', an app, to discuss purchasing drugs," said the officer.