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Five arrested with 22kg cannabis haul in Andhra Pradesh
Police in Rajamahendravaram have apprehended a five-member drug trafficking gang and seized over 22 kilograms of cannabis in a major operation. The arrests mark a significant crackdown on illegal narcotics distribution in the region.
LSN India ·
Law enforcement officials in Rajamahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh, have dismantled an organized drug trafficking network, detaining five individuals suspected of large-scale cannabis smuggling and distribution. The coordinated operation resulted in the seizure of approximately 22 kilograms of ganja, marking a substantial narcotics recovery for the jurisdiction.
The gang members were apprehended following intelligence-led investigations into the distribution network operating across the region. Police reports indicate the suspects were involved in procuring, transporting, and selling cannabis to retail dealers across multiple districts.
Authorities have registered cases against all five accused under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The investigation is ongoing to identify downstream distributors and suppliers connected to the operation. Officials stated that further interrogation of the detained individuals is expected to yield additional leads in dismantling the broader trafficking infrastructure.
This seizure underscores intensified enforcement efforts by local police to curtail the narcotics trade in Andhra Pradesh. The operation aligns with broader state and national initiatives targeting organized drug trafficking networks.