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Andhra Pradesh police bust ganja operations, arrest six in Nellore
Law enforcement agencies in Andhra Pradesh have intensified crackdowns on narcotic trafficking, destroying illicit cannabis cultivation sites and seizing over 385 kg of contraband in separate operations across two districts.
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Police in Nellore district have dismantled a ganja cultivation operation and arrested six individuals in connection with the illegal drug production, marking the latest in a series of narcotics enforcement actions across Andhra Pradesh.
In a related development, authorities intercepted a significant drug shipment at Turluvada Toll Plaza in Visakhapatnam district, where officers recovered 385 kg of dry ganja from a four-wheeler. The contraband, valued at approximately ₹1.9 crore, was seized during a routine vehicle inspection at the toll facility.
The twin operations underscore heightened vigilance by law enforcement agencies against the proliferation of narcotics in the region. Police have not disclosed additional details regarding the cultivation site destruction in Nellore or the circumstances surrounding the toll plaza seizure, though investigations into both cases are ongoing.
The arrests and seizures align with sustained anti-narcotics initiatives undertaken by Andhra Pradesh police to curtail drug trafficking networks and production facilities operating across the state.