Police seize 72 kg of ganja and gutka in Vellore and Tirupattur
Six drug peddlers were arrested during a special police drive conducted across various public places in the two districts on Wednesday.
Police in Vellore and Tirupattur districts seized 72 kg of ganja and gutka and arrested six individuals during a special drive on Wednesday, according to The Hindu.
The seized contraband included 35 kg of ganja and 37 kg of gutka. The operation involved surprise checks at bus termini, railway stations, and other public locations using sniffer dogs.
The arrested persons have been identified as Rajesh Kumar, 32, Ali Khan, 52, Suresh, 37, Akbar, 53, Harish, 35, and Balaraman, 65. All six men are from Vellore and Tirupattur.
The drive was carried out by special teams formed following orders from Vellore Superintendent of Police N.U. Sivaraman and Tirupattur Superintendent of Police Akshay Anil Wakhare.
Police stated that the illegal substances were mostly obtained from agents in Andhra Pradesh. The items were intended for sale in industrial areas including Ranipet, Sriperambadur, Vaniyambadi, Ambur, Vellore, and Cheyyar.
Cases have been registered and the arrested men have been sent to prison. An investigation is currently underway.