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251 Kilograms of Ganja Worth Rs 1.25 Crore Seized
Police in Telangana arrested a 55-year-old man after finding a large amount of ganja at his house.
They said the ganja weighed 251 kilograms.
Its estimated value was about Rs 1.25 crore.
Police also found a two-wheeler, Rs 9,000 and a mobile phone.
Investigators believe the man bought ganja cheaply in Odisha.
They allege he sold it for more money in several states.
Police have opened a case and are looking for other people involved.
Special teams are trying to find the alleged buyers and suppliers.
Police arrested a 55-year-old man in Hanumakonda district, Telangana.
Authorities seized 251 kilograms of ganja valued at approximately Rs 1.25 crore.
The seizure also included a two-wheeler, Rs 9,000 in cash and a mobile phone.
Police allege the accused sourced ganja cheaply from Odisha and sold it at higher prices.
Special teams are searching for other people linked to the interstate supply network.
- Who
- A 55-year-old man was arrested; police are also seeking other alleged members of the supply network.
- What
- Police seized 251 kilograms of ganja, valued at approximately Rs 1.25 crore, along with a two-wheeler, Rs 9,000 and a mobile phone.
- Where
- The seizure occurred during a house search in Hanumakonda district, Telangana.
- When
- Police announced the arrest and seizure on Tuesday.
- Why
- Police allege the accused sourced ganja cheaply from Odisha and supplied it at higher prices in Telangana, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
Key facts
- Arrest
- One 55-year-old man
- Location
- Hanumakonda district, Telangana
- Ganja seized
- 251 kilograms
- Estimated value
- Approximately Rs 1.25 crore
- Other items seized
- One two-wheeler, Rs 9,000 in cash and one mobile phone
- Alleged source
- Odisha
- Alleged markets
- Telangana, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh
Sources
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