Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Excise Officials Seize 101 kg of Ganja in Bhadrachalam
Excise officials in Bhadrachalam stopped a car and found 101 kg of ganja worth ₹56 lakh.
They arrested four people who said they bought the ganja in Andhra Pradesh and were taking it to Bengaluru to sell.
The officials also seized the car and some phones.
They are investigating further to catch more people involved.
Excise officials seized 101 kg of ganja worth ₹56 lakh in Bhadrachalam.
Four individuals were arrested during a vehicle inspection.
The ganja was procured from Maredumilli, Andhra Pradesh, and intended for sale in Bengaluru.
The seized property includes the ganja, a Maruti Ertiga car, and five mobile phones.
A case has been registered under the NDPS Act, and further investigation is underway.
- Who
- Excise officials and four arrested individuals
- What
- Seizure of 101 kg of ganja and arrest of four individuals
- When
- Saturday at around 2:30 PM
- Where
- Bhadrachalam, Khammam District
- Why
- To prevent the illegal transportation and sale of ganja
Law Enforcement
Drug Traffickers
Legal Action
Law Enforcement
Excise officials seized 101 kg of ganja and arrested four individuals, registering a case under the NDPS Act.
Drug Traffickers
The accused claim they were transporting the ganja for sale, alleging involvement of others in the procurement and transportation.
- Date
- Saturday
- Location
- Bhadrachalam, Khammam District
- Amount Seized
- 101 kg of dry ganja
- Estimated Value
- ₹56 lakh
- Vehicle Seized
- Maruti Ertiga (KA 03 NR 5892)
- Arrested Individuals
- 4
- Procurement Location
- Maredumilli, Andhra Pradesh
- Intended Sale Location
- Bengaluru
