Andhra Pradesh police seize 370 kg ganja, arrest four suspects, four on run
During the inspection, the police noticed a scooty, a white Swift Dzire, and a white Ertiga stopping nearby. Upon spotting the police, several occupants from the vehicles attempted to flee.In the chase, the police managed to apprehend one individual from the scooty, two from the Swift Dzire, and one from the Ertiga. Four others managed to escape and are currently absconding.Upon inspection in the presence of mediators, five gunny bags emitting a strong odour of ganja were found in the Swift Dzire, while ten similar bags were discovered in the Ertiga. The contraband included leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds of cannabis.In total, 370 kg of ganja, valued at approximately Rs 1 crore in the open market, was seized during the raid. Along with ganja the police also seized a Swift Dzire car, an Ertiga Car, a Scooty & 5 mobile phones from the accused.Police confirmed that A-1 to A-3 and A-5 escaped. Further investigation is ongoing to identify other persons involved in the case.Superintendent of Police, Anakapalli district, appreciated the efforts of the police personnel involved in the successful operation.- EndsWritten by PoonamsinghTune InMust Watch
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