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Time of India
22-04-2025
- Time of India
With over 200 kg hashish oil (liquid ganja), Andhra Pradesh achieves rare high
VISAKHAPATNAM: With a liquid ganja (hashish oil) haul of over 200 kgs in 2024, Andhra Pradesh has left behind neighbouring states in terms of the seizure of the hashish oil. If seizures during 2022, 2023 and 2024 calendar years are taken into account, the enforcement officials confiscated over 230 kgs of hashish oil from the smugglers. The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) puts the figure at 231 kgs of hashish oil for the three years from 2022 to 2024. In comparison, Telangana seized around 190 kgs, Tamil Nadu's haul stood at around 90 kg while Karnataka managed 42 kgs Of the 582 kgs of hashish oil seized in the country during the period from 2022 to 2024, around 40 per cent of the hashish oil was seized in Andhra Pradesh itself. Hash oil is a concentrated form of cannabis and is said to be at more than four times more potent and stronger than the traditional dry cannabis. The extraction of hail oil from ganja is a simple process and all they need to do is to crush the dry cannabis in a machine. It could be in the form of oil or at times even in the form of wax. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like If you have a mouse, play this game for 1 minute Navy Quest Undo Some inter-state smugglers have shifted their base to Andhra Odisha Border (AOB) for making and transportation of hashish oil or hash oil or weed oil. Some gangs have been trained in making the weed oil along AOB as the hash oil emerged as a best alternative and much more profitable than dry cannabis. Unlike dry cannabis, hash oil is easy to conceal and transport. The huge seizure points at aggressive enforcement by Andhra Pradesh police and other enforcement agencies, it also puts focus on the ballooning demand for the weed oil and its proliferation. In fact, the Sheelavathi variety of ganja grown in the AOB region has a huge market and finds its way to all the major cities in the country and now AOB based weed oil finds its place in the national market. A senior police officer said while one kg of dry cannabis is sold for Rs80,000 to Rs one lakh per in big cities, an equal quantity of hash oil fetches around Rs15 lakh in same cities. Hash oil is easier to smuggle as it can be smuggled in water bottles, he added. About 10 ml of the oil can be used for smoking more than 50 times and intoxicates more than dry weed. In big cities, smugglers sell a 10 ml vial of hash oil for RS7,000. KEY POINTS Over 200 kgs of hash oil seized in AP in 2024, AP stands top rank in seizure of hash oil Idukki Gold, Mysore Mango, Sheelavathi and Malana Cream are popular varieties of cannabis in India Large quantities of weed seized in parts of the country is from remote pockets along AOB and Odisha. Sheelavathi variety cannabis is grown in more than 20,000 acres in AOB and Odisha. As the Sheelavathi variety ganja is smuggled to greater distance, the price rises. NCB data says 53,983 kgs of dry cannabis seized in Andhra Pradesh in 2024. The price of hash oil ranges Rs12 lakh to Rs15 lakh per kg, depending on the quality.
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Audi RS7 Rumored to Swap V8 for Hybrid V6
Read the full story on Modern Car Collector Audi is gearing up to unveil the next generation of its A7 lineup, with a high-performance RS 7 variant in development by the Audi Sport division. For the first time, the RS 7 will be offered in an Avant wagon body style, as prototypes have been spotted testing ahead of a late 2025 or early 2026 debut. The new RS 7 marks a significant shift in Audi's approach to performance. While past models utilized a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8, the next-generation RS 7 is reportedly transitioning to a plug-in hybrid V-6 setup. According to Car Magazine, the hybrid system will deliver approximately 725 horsepower, with a more powerful RS 7 Performance model in development, projected to achieve an output nearing 800 hp. The electrified powertrain will include a temporary 50-horsepower boost, enhancing its performance capabilities. This V6 hybrid system will also power the forthcoming RS 5, producing around 600 horsepower. While the combustion engine component remains consistent across both models, the electric motor will differentiate the performance levels of each. The hybrid powertrain aligns with Audi's plan to phase out gas engines in favor of electrification as part of its broader commitment to sustainability. The move away from the V8 creates a direct link to Audi's Formula 1 program. The V-6 hybrid system mirrors the power unit Audi is developing for its factory F1 team, which is set to debut in 2026. This timing aligns closely with the launch of the next-gen RS 7, symbolizing Audi's synergy between motorsport innovation and road car development. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
