Archive · 21 Sep 2026
Migrant Worker Arrested in Ooty for Selling Ganja Chocolates
Police in Ooty arrested a 28-year-old man named S. Ansari.
They noticed him acting suspiciously near the bus stand during a patrol.
He had many chocolates with him.
Police said the chocolates contained ganja powder.
They believe Ansari made the chocolates by mixing ganja into them.
He allegedly sold the chocolates around the town.
Ansari had been working in construction after moving to the hills several years ago.
Police are investigating whether other people were involved.
Ooty police arrested 28-year-old migrant worker S. Ansari for allegedly selling chocolates mixed with ganja.
Town west police found Ansari during patrol near the bus stand on Friday.
Police said the chocolates contained ganja powder after questioning and further investigation.
Ansari had worked in construction in Ooty and allegedly made the chocolates using ganja obtained from undisclosed sources.
Investigators are continuing efforts to identify others allegedly involved in the ganja trade.
- Who
- Ooty town west police arrested migrant worker S. Ansari, 28.
- What
- Police arrested Ansari for allegedly selling chocolates mixed with ganja powder.
- When
- The arrest took place after a patrol on Friday.
- Where
- Near the bus stand and in the town limits of Ooty.
- Why
- Police said Ansari made and sold the chocolates after obtaining ganja from undisclosed sources.
- Accused
- S. Ansari, 28
- Location
- Ooty, including the bus stand area
- Police unit
- Town west police
- Items seized
- Chocolates allegedly laced with ganja powder
- Alleged activity
- Making and selling ganja-mixed chocolates
- Previous work
- Construction work in Ooty
- Investigation
- Police are seeking others allegedly involved in the ganja trade