Mandya district police have successfully conducted a major anti-narcotics operation, seizing 111 kilograms of ganja valued at approximately Rs 60 lakh and arresting a man from Andhra Pradesh who was allegedly transporting the contraband for sale.
Tip-Off Leads to Operation
According to police, Malavalli sub-division DSP SB Yashwanth Kumar received credible information on Wednesday that a person was transporting ganja in a car from Kunigal towards Maddur along state highway-33. Acting on the tip-off, the DSP reported the matter at Kestur police station at around 5:30 pm.
Under the guidance of Mandya SP VJ Shobharani and additional superintendent of police CE Thimmaiah, a special team led by DSP Yashwanth Kumar launched an operation on the Tumakuru-Maddur state highway passing through Kestur town.
Vehicle Intercepted and Contraband Recovered
During vehicle checks conducted in the presence of panch witnesses, the team intercepted a car. A thorough search of the vehicle led to the discovery of five plastic bags containing 51 packets of ganja, weighing a total of 111 kg. The accused was identified as Srinivas C, a resident of Madanapalle in Andhra Pradesh.
Police seized the contraband and the vehicle used for transportation under a mahazar (seizure memo).
Commendation for Successful Operation
SP Shobharani commended the officers and staff involved in the successful operation, highlighting their vigilance and swift action in curbing drug trafficking in the region.
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