Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Warangal Police Seize 129.34 Kilograms Cannabis, Arrest Two
Police in Warangal stopped a car suspected of carrying illegal drugs.
They found 61 packets hidden in the back of the car.
The packets contained 129.334 kilograms of cannabis.
Two men from Kerala were arrested.
Police also seized the car, two phones and Rs.
2,900.
Investigators said the cannabis was bought in Odisha and was being moved toward Bengaluru and later Kerala.
Police believe Ajith and Vicky were also involved.
Special teams are searching for the two people who have not been arrested.
Warangal Narcotics Police arrested Kerala residents Sayooj C.S. and Besalel C. Mathyu.
Officers intercepted a Maruti Suzuki Ertiga near Wardhannapet on August 23.
Police found 61 packets containing 129.334 kilograms of cannabis concealed in the vehicle’s rear section.
The seized cannabis was valued at approximately Rs. 64.66 lakh, along with two phones, Rs. 2,900 and the vehicle.
Police said Ajith and Vicky remain absconding and are being sought by special teams.
- Who
- Warangal Narcotics Police arrested Sayooj C.S. and Besalel C. Mathyu; police identified Ajith and Vicky as alleged associates who remain absconding.
- What
- Police seized 129.334 kilograms of cannabis and arrested two alleged transporters.
- When
- The vehicle was intercepted on August 23; one report described the seizure as occurring on Sunday, while the other said police announced it on Monday.
- Where
- The interception occurred near Wardhannapet on the route from Khammam to Warangal; police said the cannabis originated in Odisha and was headed toward Bengaluru and Kerala.
- Why
- Police said the cannabis was allegedly being transported for eventual sale in Kerala.
- Cannabis seized
- 129.334 kilograms
- Estimated value
- Approximately Rs. 64.66 lakh
- Arrests
- Two Kerala residents: Sayooj C.S. and Besalel C. Mathyu
- Vehicle
- Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, registration TS05 G 0275
- Packaging
- 61 packets concealed in the vehicle’s rear section
- Other seized items
- Two mobile phones and Rs. 2,900 in cash
- Wanted associates
- Ajith and Vicky
