Youth held with nearly 2 kg of ganja smuggled from Odisha, remanded in judicial custody
In a major drug bust under Operation D-Hunt, the police on Wednesday arrested a 25-year-old man from Madathumpady, Mala, and seized 1.885 kg of ganja from him, allegedly smuggled from Odisha. The accused, Justin of Payyappilly House, was held during a special vehicle check near the Chalakudy KSRTC bus stand.
Acting on intelligence received by Thrissur District Police Chief (Rural) B. Krishnakumar, the operation was led by Deputy Superintendent of Police K. Sumesh. The police found the ganja wrapped and concealed inside the travel bag of the youth.
Justin reportedly tried to flee after noticing police presence but was swiftly caught. During interrogation, his contradictory statements led the officers to conduct a thorough inspection, resulting in the drug seizure.
Justin has been remanded in judicial custody, and further investigation is under way to identify supply networks and possible interstate links.
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