In a bizarre smuggling attempt, the grounds of Ballari Central Jail became the scene of a narcotics discovery after staff found suspicious balls containing what is believed to be marijuana. The Brucepet police have now registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident.
Discovery of Suspicious Parcels
The sequence of events began on December 16, when a staff member on routine patrol inside the jail premises spotted a strange object near the boundary wall. The object was a ball-like shape, securely wrapped with tape. The vigilant staff member immediately retrieved it and handed it over to the jailer for examination.
Following standard procedure, authorities reviewed the CCTV footage from the area. The footage reportedly captured an unidentified individual throwing the object over the jail wall and into the compound. This prompted a more thorough search of the vicinity where the first ball had landed.
Second Contraband Ball Found
During the search, officials made another startling discovery: a second ball, similar in appearance and also wrapped in tape. Both objects were carefully opened by the jail authorities. Inside each, they found a substance suspected to be ganja (marijuana).
The method of concealation—hiding drugs inside balls and sealing them with tape—highlights the lengths to which smugglers will go to bypass security measures. The police have indicated that the primary focus is to identify the person seen in the CCTV footage who tossed the contraband.
Investigation and Past Controversies
As part of the active investigation, inmates currently housed in Ballari Central Jail are being interrogated to gather any possible leads or information about the smuggling racket. The police are piecing together evidence from the scene and the CCTV recording.
When approached for comments on the latest breach, the jail authorities declined to speak on the matter. This incident casts a fresh spotlight on security protocols at the facility.
It is noteworthy that Ballari Central Jail has been in the news before for reports of inmates allegedly living a lavish lifestyle within its walls. Previously, videos showcasing extravagant living conditions went viral on social media, leading to a crackdown by officials on such illegal activities. The latest ganja smuggling attempt suggests ongoing challenges in completely curbing unauthorized operations connected to the jail.
