Drug racket: Dutch man held, actor Charmi Kaur quizzed by SIT

A Dutch national was arrested while prominent south Indian film actress Charmi Kaur was grilled for five hours on Wednesday by Excise Department sleuths for their alleged roles in a state-wide online drug racket in which nearly 20 persons have been held till now.

Those arrested by the Telangana's Prohibition and Excise Department sleuths for their alleged roles in the high-end drug racket included US citizen and former NASA aerospace engineer Dundu Anish besides seven B Tech degree-holders employed with various multi-national companies in Hyderabad.

The Dutch national arrested today was identified as Mike Kamminga, 33, Excise Enforcement Director Akun Sabharwal said.

"He was arrested as part of the ongoing investigation into the drug being supplied in Hyderabad. This is an important arrest," Sabharwal told reporters.

Mike was picked up from the city last night and formally arrested today. He was found in possession of psychotropic substances, the official said adding that the accused is being produced in a court.

"Mike has visited India four times and his visa is valid till June 2018," Sabharwal said.

With Mike's arrest, the total number of persons arrested in connection with the racket has gone up to 20.

Meanwhile, the SIT officials questioned actress Charmi Kaur. The questioning, which started at around 10 am, ended by 5 pm.