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EAGLE Force Seizes 35 Kilograms of Ganja Near Rajahmundry
Telangana's EAGLE Force stopped a man near Rajahmundry on Wednesday.
He was 27 years old and was suspected of carrying ganja.
Officials said they found about 35 kilograms of it.
They also took a two-wheeler and two mobile phones.
The man reportedly said he collected the ganja in Odisha.
He was allegedly taking it to Ongole for delivery.
Investigators are checking what he said and looking for other people involved.
The suspect and seized items were handed to Rajahmundry III Town Police Station.
Telangana's EAGLE Force apprehended a 27-year-old man near Rajahmundry on Wednesday.
Officials said about 35 kg of ganja, valued at Rs 15.5 lakh, was seized.
The seizure also included a two-wheeler and two mobile phones.
The suspect, a ride-hailing platform driver, reportedly collected the ganja in Odisha for delivery in Ongole.
Authorities are investigating the source, intended recipient and wider trafficking network.
- Who
- Telangana's EAGLE Force apprehended a 27-year-old suspected transporter.
- What
- Officials seized about 35 kg of ganja, a two-wheeler and two mobile phones.
- Where
- Near Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh.
- When
- Wednesday; the article does not specify a date.
- Why
- The operation followed information about ganja being transported from Odisha towards Ongole.
Key facts
- Seized ganja
- Approximately 35 kg
- Estimated value
- Rs 15.5 lakh
- Suspect
- A 27-year-old man who reportedly worked as a ride-hailing platform driver
- Reported route
- From Odisha towards Ongole
- Other items seized
- A two-wheeler and two mobile phones
- Police station
- Rajahmundry III Town Police Station
Quotes
EAGLE Force official release
An official release from Telangana’s anti-narcotics unit, EAGLE Force.
“The recovery is significant as the investigation is expected to focus not merely on the transporter but also on identifying the source, intended recipient and other persons connected with the movement of the contraband.”
rediff.com
Sources
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